Technical Officer Operations jobs in Hyderabad at ICRISAT

1. Post Name: Technical Officer – Operations

2. Responsibilities:

a. Handles breeding operations like nurseries, trials, seed production, screening for stresses, crossing blocks etc.

b. Implements seasonal plans in the respective crop/field experiments using QC markers to produce hybrid products

c. Adopts industry best practices wrt field operations and adheres to the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs)

d. Monitors the team on activities, such as planting, irrigation, chemical application, harvesting, grading, processing and storage

e. Ensures consistency in handling all crop improvement operations by the team

f. Drives quality adoption wrt ICRISAT mandate crops through extensive research on technical strategies

g. Participates in any other work that is assigned by the scientist pertaining to data management, reporting and records maintenance

h. Guides the team in consultation with scientific officers and scientists from time-to-time on necessary techniques, processes and flows information on roles/schedules/responsibilities

i. Escalates to CIOT Lead any issue affecting the timely delivery of results

j. Coordinates with necessary internal department stakeholders based on crop/experiment allocation

k. Implements all crop improvement operations according to established timeframes and schedules

l. Delivers all crop improvement operations consistently according to established quality standards and SOPs

m. Identifies innovative on-field practices, processes that will save time and improve output

Requirements:

1. Masters in Genetics & Plant Breeding/Agronomy/ Biology (or Soil Science, Pathology, Entomology, Physiology)

2. At least 5 years of on-field experience in crop cultivation and breeding operations

3. Minimum of 3+ years’ experience managing research operations and farm operations. Preferred exposure to greenhouse activities

4. Strong communication (Speaking and writing in English) and knowledge of local language (Telugu)

5. Quick learner with a go-getter attitude. Able to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural environments

6. Demonstrated skills in managing efficiency, quality aspects, and consistency across different crops

7. Experience in managing a team of skilled/semi-skilled technicians.

8. Result orientation with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects/priorities simultaneously

9. Knowledge of MS office suite and any technical statistical software

10. Valid Driver’s License is necessary

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) is a non-profit, non-political organization that conducts agricultural research for development in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa with a wide array of partners throughout the world.