Trial Technician - Carrot & Onion

Now hiring! Trial Technician - Carrot & Onion

Pasco, WA (Remote, Field-Based)

We are looking for a Trial Technician - Carrot & Onion to join our Agricultural Solutions team for our BASF Nunhems vegetable seed business in Pasco, WA. This is a remote, field-based role in the Pasco, WA area.

The Trial Technician supports the Product Development (PD) Specialist and Crop Lead in the execution of research-level yield trials aimed at identifying superior-performing seed products. This role is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and collecting high-quality data from trials across all crop stages-from planting and growth monitoring to harvest. The technician contributes to trial planning and execution, ensures completion of crop cycles, and supports data evaluation and reporting.

Additionally, the Trial Technician provides technical support and agronomic insights to local sales teams, coordinates trial logistics including contracts and stakeholder engagement, and presents trial outcomes and competitive market data to internal and external stakeholders. The role plays a key part in shaping regional product strategies through data-driven recommendations.

Welcome to BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

As a Trial Technician - Carrot & Onion, you create chemistry by...

• Assisting the Product Development Specialist and Crop Lead in executing research-level field trials, following established protocols to evaluate seed product performance and generate reliable results.
• Implementing and maintaining field trials throughout the crop cycle, including planting, crop monitoring, and harvesting activities, to ensure successful trial execution and data integrity.
• Contributing to the planning and preparation of basic and advanced trials, coordinating resources and timelines to achieve accurate and timely trial establishment.
• Monitoring trial progress and communicating status updates, observations, and data quality issues to supervisors and stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making and timely issue resolution.
• Identifying and coordinating suitable growers and trial locations, managing agreements, overseeing site setup, and implementing trial protocols to ensure successful execution from sowing through harvest.
• Collecting, recording, and managing high-quality trait and performance data using digital tools and established protocols, ensuring accurate analysis and reporting of trial outcomes.
• Serving as a technical reference for BASF Nunhems varieties by providing expert support to internal teams, customers, and external partners, strengthening commercial efforts and customer success.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or a related field, along with at least 3 years of experience in Product Development, Seed Production, or the vegetable seed industry, or 5 years of experience growing annual crops.
• Bring strong agronomic expertise and hands-on experience with annual crop production, field trial management, and the design, implementation, and evaluation of field experiments.
• Leverage data collection, analysis, and interpretation skills, combined with proficiency in digital productivity and data collection tools, to support decision-making and product advancement.
• Demonstrate strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Thrive in collaborative environments by building effective relationships, communicating clearly with stakeholders, and applying knowledge of the local agricultural market, customer needs, and industry trends.
• Bring a customer-focused, results-oriented, and commercial mindset, coupled with the confidence to make recommendations based on technical and agronomic expertise; English proficiency is required and Spanish language skills are a plus.
• Are able to day travel regularly and up to 5% overnight travel, domestically.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

BASF Agricultural Solutions is a trusted partner to the agricultural industry, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that help farmers succeed across a wide range of cropping systems. Across North America, our teams work together to address some of agriculture's most important challenges while creating value for customers, communities, and the environment. At BASF, you'll find opportunities to grow your career, collaborate with talented colleagues, and make a meaningful impact through work that matters.

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here.

Our people are at the heart of everything, dedicated to delivering value for our customers every day.

By focusing on enabling our people today and in the future, we will ensure we have the talent and skills needed to succeed.

United by the love of farming, we innovate, collaborate, and strive for the best solutions together, creating connections and driving success as one team. This is how we make an impact. For the love of farming, the biggest job on Earth.

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $70,400 - $96,800. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.