Research Technician Phytopathology (m / f / d) (15406)

KWS; Murcia; Presencial; EUR 30.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading plant breeding company is seeking a Research Technician in Phytopathology to join their team in Murcia, Spain. The role involves routine disease testing, lab maintenance, and collaboration with the Phytopathology team to enhance departmental efficiency. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in plant pathology, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Formación

• 3 years of experience in plant pathology, preferably in an industrial setting.
• Intermediate Spanish and English language skills.
• Ability to travel locally (Murcia-Almeria).

Responsabilidades

• Execute protocols for routine disease testing for vegetable crops.
• Collaborate in the design and setup of phyto trials in greenhouse.
• Maintain pathogen stocks and ensure quality standards in lab.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal Skills

Team Player

Resilience

Educación

BSc in Biology, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Research Technician Phytopathology (m / f / d)

Field of Work : Research & Development

Location : locationobj

Legal Entity : KWS SEMILLAS IBRICA S.L. (0073)

Contract Type : Is Full Time : Yes

Job ID : 15406

As part of our growth strategy and our plans to establish state-of-the-art Research Teams for our Vegetable Business Unit we are looking for a hands-on Research Technician Phytopathology based at our KWS station in Murcia Spain . The Phytopathology Technicianwill support the Phytopathology teamin the department needs. Areas of expertise include plant pathology (including virology mycology entomology and nematology) routine testing diagnostics and disease monitoring with a focus on routine application of methodologies to support the breeding tasks. She / He will report to the Research Scientist Phytopathology in Spain. The intended starting date for this position is July 1st 2025.

You responsabilities :

• Execute protocols for routine disease testing for the vegetable crops
• Proper maintenance of phyto trials
• Proactive and efficient collaboration and coordination of farm team to meet phyto needs
• Phytopathology lab maintenance with the proper quality standards
• Execute of hygiene protocols in Phyto facilities
• Maintenance / supervision of pathogen stocks
• Proper storage / organization of Phyto consumables

Your Tasks :

• Assist and support the Phytopathology team in optimizing the efficiency and output of the departmental tasks
• Execute routine disease testing bioassays from inoculum production to trial management (fertigation watering crop protection pruning)
• Collaborate in the design and set up of phyto trials in greenhouse and climate cell
• Support Phytopathology team on data collection of resistance screening trials
• Execution and supervision of the fulfilment of hygiene measures in phyto facilities
• Responsible of maintenance of pathogens stocks. .
• Support Assistants and Scientists on work lab
• Responsible for the organization and tracking of greenhouse and lab consumables
• Coordinate and supervise farm personnel during the daily work in Phyto tasks including sowings transplanting samplings trial removal.

Your profile :

• BSc in Biology Horticulture Agricultural Engineer or a closely related discipline
• Have 3 years of experience in the field of plant pathology; preferably in an industrial setting
• Language skills : Spanish and English (intermediate level)
• Team player and good interpersonal skills
• Resilient person and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel locally (Murcia-Almeria)

We look forward to receiving your application through the KWS Job Portal application system.

About KWS

KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023 / 2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet corn cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants resistance to diseases pests and abiotic stress. To that end the company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information : Follow us on LinkedIn at data privacy policy for candidates is available on Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and if applicable the specific business unit.

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Employment Type : Full Time

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Vacancy : 1

Research Technician • Murcia, Murcia, Spain