Technician Breeding Support

Enza Zaden Centro de Investigación; Murcia; Presencial; EUR 21.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Enza Zaden Centro de Investigación in Spain seeks a Junior Breeding Support technician to assist in routine seed handling for research and breeding programs. You will prepare seed lots, receive and store seeds, sow and monitor germination, and support crossing activities under supervision.

You'll collect phenotypic data, manage samples for analyses, and help prepare shipments while maintaining track and trace documentation.

Formación

• MS Office knowledge is required.
• Computer skills are required.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare seed lots for research/breeding/screening trials, including all required administrative activities.
• Receipt and administration of the seeds of selected plants and crossing, ensure correct storage in the seed vault.
• Sowing, monitoring germination after sowing and planting.
• Coordinate and execute crossing programs and related activities.
• Sample leaf material or seeds for marker analyses or disease monitoring including adminstration in track and trace tools.
• Collect routine phenotypic data on plants, fruits and seeds in research, breeding and screening trials. Administrate this data in relevant digital tools.
• Prepare shipments of seeds including necessary documentation and administration in track and trace tool.
• Co-responsible for a healthy and safe working environment.
• Participation in all crop care, seed extraction, cleaning and/or breeding support activities if needed to succesfully execute the plant breeding programs

Conocimientos

MS Office

Computer skills

Herramientas

Track and trace tools

Descripción del empleo

Reporting toTeam Lead Breeding SupportPurposePerform routine activities to support breeding and research programs, contributing to the success of plant breeding programs.Geographical Scope1 countryOperational LevelOperationalKey Accountabilities1. Prepare seed lots for research/breeding/screening trials, including all required administrative activities.2. Receipt and administration of the seeds of selected plants and crossing, ensure correct storage in the seed vault.3. Sowing, monitoring germination after sowing and planting.4. Coordinate and execute crossing programs and related activities.5. Sample leaf material or seeds for marker analyses or disease monitoring including adminstration in track and trace tools.6. Collect routine phenotypic data on plants, fruits and seeds in research, breeding and screening trials. Administrate this data in relevant digital tools.7. Prepare shipments of seeds including necessary documentation and administration in track and trace tool.8. Co-responsible for a healthy and safe working environment.9. Participation in all crop care, seed extraction, cleaning and/or breeding support activities if needed to succesfully execute the plant breeding programsMain Contacts - Internal* Crop Workers - Cooperate, provide instructions.* Breeding team, Researchers and Product Specialists - Align on planning and content.Minimum Years of Relevant Work Experience1 to 2 yearsRequired Certifications, Knowledge and Skills* Knowledge of MS Office applications* Computer skillsWorking Conditions* Working in conditioned climate/high temperatures* Working outside in different weather conditions* Includes repetitive work