Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d)

KWS Group; Einbeck; Vor Ort; EUR 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Germany, invites applications for a Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) to join the Doubled Haploid Research Unit on a full-time basis for an initial 2-year fixed-term contract.

The role involves setting up regeneration protocols for haploid induction, developing experiments, and supervising project activities. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in Biology/Agriscience, with experience in plant cell cultures, haploid induction, and molecular plant biology.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Agriscience or a related discipline relevant to the area.
• Great interest, creativity and initiative in developing innovative technologies.
• Experience in plant cell cultures and haploid induction via androgenesis and/or gynogenesis.
• Basic knowledge in molecular plant biology.
• Experience in donor plant growth under greenhouse conditions is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team for collaborative success.
• Demonstrated ability to directly contribute solutions and innovation to overcome obstacles.
• Good communication skills with internal team members and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly, concisely and accurately in English; basic German knowledge is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Set up regeneration protocols for haploid induction via androgenesis.
• Monitor and evaluate greenhouse-grown donor material, ensuring high-quality starting material.
• Design and implement experiments.
• Perform substantial hands-on work in the laboratory.
• Supervise staff and coordinate research activities within fixed project timelines.
• Generate reports and present results to customers and reviewers.

Kenntnisse

Plant cell biology

Haploid induction via androgenesis/gyn

Laboratory techniques

Team collaboration

English communication

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Biology/Agriscience

PhD in a relevant discipline

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking a highly motivated Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) to join our Doubled Haploid Research Unit at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Germany, on a full-time basis for an initially 2-year fixed-term contract.

Your field of activity and responsibility

• Setting up regeneration protocols for haploid induction via androgenesis.
• Monitoring and evaluating greenhouse-grown donor material, ensuring high-quality starting material.
• Designing and implementing experiments.
• Performing substantial hands‑on work in the laboratory.
• Supervising staff and coordinating research activities within the timelines of a fixed project plan.
• Generating reports and presenting results to customers and reviewers.

Bring in your strengths

• Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Agriscience or a related discipline relevant to this area of responsibility.
• Great interest, creativity and initiative in developing innovative technologies.
• Experience in plant cell cultures and haploid induction via methods of androgenesis and/or gynogenesis.
• Basic knowledge in molecular plant biology.
• Experience in donor plant growth under greenhouse conditions is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team for collaborative success.
• Demonstrated ability to directly contribute solutions and innovation to overcome obstacles.
• Good communication skills with internal team members and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly, concisely and accurately in English; basic German knowledge is advantageous.

Our Offer

• As a family-run company, we live with the values of proximity, reliability, vision and independence, a culture that is also lived in practice through an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to the motto "Make yourself grow!", we promote individual professional and personal development.
• As a basis, we offer excellent work equipment, a full‑fledged subsidized canteen, direct rail connections and sufficient free parking spaces at the site.
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours and flexible remote opportunities within Germany, company pension scheme, capital‑forming benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, preferential shares, childcare allowance, Job Bike & Job Ticket.
• Health and safety are very important to us, which is ensured by the company doctor, company fire brigade / paramedic (with time credit) and company sports.