Soil, Plant Nutrition & Crop Physiology Specialist
Full-time
Lapanday Foods Corporation
ABOUT US
Lapanday Foods Corporation (LFC), is a Filipino-owned, Mindanao-based, grower and exporter of quality fresh bananas and pineapples in Asia and the Middle East. LFC is the first Philippine banana-exporting company to successfully introduce its own brands— Aloha, Mabuhay, and Estrella – in these markets. Our company is a fully integrated production and export organization. We are recognized for our productivity, quality, packaging, cold chain management, and customer service, following our rigorous seed-to-shelf model. As one of the top agricultural conglomerates, LFC generates exports that contribute to the Philippine economy while employing thousands in Mindanao. Guided by our core competencies, as well our focus on innovation, creative thinking and sense of prudence, we see a future of continuous growth and long-term sustainability.
Location: Mandug, Davao City
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master of Science in Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant Nutrition, Plant Physiology, Crop Science, or a related discipline
Strong technical knowledge of:
- Soil fertility and soil classification
- Banana nutrition management
- Soil amendments and fertility correction
- Crop physiology
- Specialty agricultural inputs and bio stimulants
- Experience in commercial banana production or tropical perennial crops.
- Proven experience designing, conducting, and completing agricultural research projects.
- Experience translating research results into operational recommendations.
- Experience in technical development, innovation, or R&D programs
Technical Skills:
- Strong experimental design, statistical analysis, and scientific interpretation skills.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and operational audiences.
- Experience using data analysis software and AI tools for research and reporting.
- Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Design, implement, and oversee field and nursery experiments related to soil management, plant nutrition, crop physiology, and specialty agricultural inputs.
- Manage research projects from planning and execution through data analysis, technical interpretation, and presentation of recommendations to stakeholders.
- Interpret soil and foliar analyses and develop science-based nutrient management recommendations.
- Evaluate soil suitability, classification, fertility constraints, and amendment strategies for banana production.
- Assess crop responses to nutrition programs, bio stimulants, stress-mitigation products, and other agronomic interventions.
- Prepare technical reports, research summaries, and business-oriented recommendations.
- Utilize data analytics and AI tools to support research interpretation and decision-making.
Vacancy posted 21 days ago
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