Breeding Assistant - Silage Maize

Groupe Cooopératif MAISADOUR; Herrieden; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European seed company is seeking a Breeding Assistant in Herrieden, Germany. You'll support breeding operations, assist in germplasm characterization, and collaborate with teams to achieve silage maize breeding goals. This position is full-time, located in a dynamic R&D department focused on sustainable agriculture. Ideal candidates are passionate about innovative agricultural practices.

Aufgaben

• Plan and coordinate breeding activities across seasons.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for execution.
• Manage breeding data and ensure data quality.
• Collect and analyze phenotypic data.
• Contribute to process improvements.
• Promote safety and compliance standards.

Jobbeschreibung

Breeding Assistant – Silage Maize (M/F/D)

Location: Ansbach, Germany

Full-time position | R&D Department

Join MAS Seeds – Shaping the Future of Agriculture

MAS Seeds, a subsidiary of the Maisadour Group, is a leading European seed company specializing in maize and oilseed crops. With 700 employees and €200M in turnover, we combine 70 years of expertise with cutting-edge innovation to support farmers worldwide. Our Silage Maize Excellence Center in Germany is at the heart of our breeding efforts for sustainable and resilient agriculture.

Your Mission :

As Breeding Assistant, you will play a key role in achieving our silage maize breeding goals by supporting breeding operations and assisting program leads in germplasm characterization and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate breeding activities across seasons (seed production, trials, phenotyping, lab analyses).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate execution.
• Manage breeding data using our digital platform and ensure data quality.
• Collect and analyze phenotypic data to support breeding decisions.
• Contribute to process improvements and R&D projects.
• Promote safety, compliance, and environmental standards.