Laboratory Technician

Enza Zaden Centro de Investigación; Almería; Presencial; EUR 25.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a Team Lead Applications / Process Supervisor to ensure product quality in seed and plant material testing. This role involves executing routine tests, maintaining safety protocols, and guiding lower-level technicians. Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to breeding sustainable vegetable varieties and investing in employee development. Your expertise will contribute to innovative agricultural solutions, making a significant impact on food production and sustainability. If you're passionate about agriculture and quality assurance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Formación

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in agricultural settings.
• Ability to handle chemicals safely and operate necessary equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Execute and assess routine tests on seed and plant material.
• Record results and report abnormalities in designated systems.
• Plan daily activities and guide lower-level technicians.

Conocimientos

Operating relevant systems and equipment

Experience with different crops and chemicals

Proficient in local and English languages

Educación

Secondary vocational level (MBO, Associate's degree)

Descripción del empleo

Team Lead Applications / Process Supervisor / Manager Quality Assurance (local)

Purpose

Execution of routine tests/productions on seed and plant material, according to regulations and protocols, to establish product quality data and support research programs.

Geographical scope

1 country

Operational level

Operational

Key accountabilities

1. Independently execute and assess routine tests/productions and handle administrative processing.
2. Record results in designated systems and report abnormalities.
3. Use all basic equipment correctly and troubleshoot as needed.
4. Understand, interpret, and apply all relevant protocols, and report errors.
5. Plan daily activities, including those of lower-level technicians when appropriate.
6. Induct and guide lower-level technicians and interns if applicable.
7. Maintain a healthy and safe work environment.

Main internal contacts

• Colleagues within the department – exchange information and explain practices.
• Internal departments – exchange information, explain practices, advise, and report results and abnormalities.
• International Enza branches – exchange information, explain practices, and advise.

Main external contacts

N/A

# direct reports

N/A

# indirect reports

N/A

Revenue: N/A

Budget: N/A

Minimum working and thinking level

Secondary vocational level (MBO, Associate's degree)

Minimum years of relevant work experience

1 to 2 years

Required certifications, knowledge, and skills

• Ability to operate relevant systems and equipment
• Experience working with different crops and chemicals safely
• Proficient in local and English languages, both written and verbal

Working conditions

• Occasional time pressure
• Occasional strenuous or static posture
• Risk of injury from chemicals or toxic substances

Level distinctive key accountabilities

N/A

Why work here?

Great Place To Grow - Breeding to feed the world, creating value for sustainable life and living

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About Us

Our employees drive our company. Each individual contributes to creating future vegetable varieties. We value expertise, experience, and innovative interns, investing in personal development. Explore our current vacancies for opportunities that fit your skills.