Breeder Assistant - Asistente de Mejora Genética Vegetal

Hazera Seeds; Almería; On-site; EUR 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazera Seeds is seeking an Assistant for Genetic Improvement in its I+D unit in Almería. You will work closely with the Breeder, interacting with an international team and supporting phenotypic evaluations, trial coordination, and data management within a global breeding program.

The position offers an office and greenhouse mix, with opportunities to develop plant genetics expertise in a leading seed company focused on innovation and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Biology or Biotechnology with knowledge of agriculture and genetics.
• Postgraduate studies, master's degrees or related courses in plant genetic improvement valued.
• Ability to communicate in English in a professional international setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform phenotypic evaluations of plants and fruits and develop selection criteria.
• Assist in planning, establishment and monitoring of trials, including coordination of external trials.
• Provide support to backcrossing programs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Autonomy

English (B2)

Education

Agricultural Engineering

Biology

Biotechnology

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.
As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.

Company Introduction

Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera's headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets. In The Netherlands, Hazera is located in Made (headquarters), Rilland and Tuitjenhorn (research and development).

In this position you will assist our Breeder with line and hybrid development, for a Breeding program targeted at one of the global tomato markets. You are part of and interact closely with a multidisciplinary, international team of breeders and researchers, with different disciplines. You will have close interaction with the local operational team and with colleagues in different departments and countries. You will report to the Cherry Round Breeder and are based at our breeding facilities in Almeria.

Function

Como Asistente de Mejora Genética en la unidad de I+D de Hazera, trabajará estrechamente con la Mejoradora y tendrá exposición a varios mercados, perspectivas comerciales y procesos de toma de decisiones. También aprenderá a manejar amplias interfaces interfuncionales dentro de una gran organización global.

Job Description

• Realizar evaluaciones fenotípicas de plantas y frutos, desarrollando además criterio de selección en función de los objetivos del programa y las demandas del mercado.
• Participar en la planificación, establecimiento y seguimiento de ensayos, incluyendo la coordinación de ensayos externos.
• Dar soporte a los programas de retrocruzamiento.
• Mantener actualizadas las bases de datos del programa y garantizar la correcta identificación y trazabilidad del material vegetal.
• Organizar y coordinar actividades del programa de mejora genética, tales como siembras, plantaciones, recolecciones y toma de muestras para su envío a laboratorio.
• Apoyar en la gestión y análisis de datos para garantizar la calidad y fiabilidad de los resultados.
• Mantener una comunicación fluida y una colaboración efectiva con otros departamentos implicados en el programa de mejora genética
• Ingeniería Agrícola, Biología, Biotecnología o formación similar con conocimientos de agricultura y genética. Se valorarán estudios de posgrado, másteres o cursos relacionados con la mejora genética vegetal.
• Capacidad para comunicarse en inglés en un entorno profesional e internacional. Se valorará la titulación de un nivel B2 o superior.
• Se valorará experiencia previa en programas de mejora genética vegetal.
• Persona organizada, rigurosa, flexible y con capacidad para trabajar tanto de forma autónoma como en equipo.
• Disponibilidad e interés para desarrollar una actividad que combine trabajo de oficina e invernadero.
• Alta atención al detalle y enfoque práctico para la resolución de problemas.
• Buen manejo de Microsoft Excel y otras herramientas informáticas.
• Permiso de conducir B.
• The opportunity to join a leading international vegetable seed company focused on innovation and sustainability.
• A dynamic, collaborative and multicultural working environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to innovative breeding programs and the development of new vegetable varieties.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities within an international R&D network.
• A supportive team environment where initiative, teamwork and personal contribution are valued.
• Competitive compensation and benefits in line with the responsibilities of the position.