Technician Breeding Support

Enza Zaden Centro de Investigación; Murcia; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Enza Zaden Centro de Investigación in Murcia is seeking a Technician Breeding Support to assist breeding, research and screening activities. You will handle seeds, plants and data, and coordinate with breeders, researchers and crop colleagues to ensure accurate execution of breeding programs.

Work includes routine breeding support tasks, seed preparation, data entry and maintaining a safe, organized greenhouse and lab environment. Prior experience in breeding or agriculture is valued.

Qualifications

• You enjoy practical work with seeds, plants and data.
• You work accurately and follow agreed procedures.
• You communicate clearly with colleagues and support the team when priorities change.
• One to two years of relevant experience in breeding, agriculture, horticulture or a similar environment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence using digital tools.
• An accurate and structured way of working, especially when registering materials and data.
• Basic written and spoken English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• You carry out routine breeding support activities and keep materials and data well organized.
• You coordinate your work with breeders, researchers, product specialists and crop colleagues.
• You also help maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Prepare seed lots for breeding, research and screening trials, including the required administration.
• Receive, register and store seeds from selected plants and crossings in the seed vault.
• Carry out sowing, monitor germination and support planting and other crop-care activities.
• Coordinate and execute crossing programs according to the agreed planning and instructions.
• Collect leaf or seed samples and record information in digital track-and-trace tools.
• Collect phenotypic data, prepare seed shipments and support seed extraction and cleaning when needed.

Skills

Seed handling

Data management

Attention to detail

English basics

Education

Secondary vocational education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technician Breeding Support

Your work helps our breeding teams move from seed to reliable research results. As a Breeding Support Technician, you support breeding, research and screening activities. You work with seeds, plants, samples and data throughout the breeding process. Your accurate work contributes to the successful execution of our plant breeding programs. Make a difference as Breeding Support Technician

Responsibilities

• You carry out routine breeding support activities and keep materials and data well organized.
• You coordinate your work with breeders, researchers, product specialists and crop colleagues.
• You also help maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
• Prepare seed lots for breeding, research and screening trials, including the required administration.
• Receive, register and store seeds from selected plants and crossings in the seed vault.
• Carry out sowing, monitor germination and support planting and other crop-care activities.
• Coordinate and execute crossing programs according to the agreed planning and instructions.
• Collect leaf or seed samples and record information in digital track-and-trace tools.
• Collect phenotypic data, prepare seed shipments and support seed extraction and cleaning when needed.

What you bring as our future colleague

• You enjoy practical work with seeds, plants and data.
• You work accurately and follow agreed procedures.
• You communicate clearly with colleagues and support the team when priorities change.
• Secondary vocational education or a comparable working and thinking level.
• One to two years of relevant experience in breeding, agriculture, horticulture or a similar environment.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and confidence using digital tools.
• An accurate and structured way of working, especially when registering materials and data.
• Basic written and spoken English is preferred.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and work in greenhouses, high temperatures and outdoor conditions.

Your team and working environment

You report to the Team Lead Breeding Support. You work closely with crop workers, breeders, researchers and product specialists. The role combines greenhouse, outdoor and administrative activities within one country. Some tasks take place in controlled climates or high temperatures and may include repetitive work.

Enza Zaden as your employer

Enza Zaden is an international vegetable breeding company. We develop vegetable varieties and produce seeds for growers around the world. By joining us, you contribute to plant breeding programs that support the availability of healthy vegetables.

What you can expect from us

You join a practical and collaborative working environment where safety, accuracy and quality matter. We support you in learning our breeding processes, digital tools and ways of working. Employment conditions will be discussed during the recruitment process.

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