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Are you ready to contribute to developing new varieties as a pepper breeder?

This position is ideal if you want to develop a competitive pipeline of crop varieties aligned with Enza Zaden's long-term vision, meeting internal production and sales targets, as well as external market needs, and bringing added value.

Your job as a Breeder

• Planning all activities of a breeding project : translating breeding targets into an operational breeding plan.
• Preparing all activities of a breeding project.
• Executing breeding activities : making correct plant and line selections at critical moments in the breeding cycle.
• Maintaining detailed records throughout breeding cycles.
• Deciding to advance material to R2, planning trial productions, and screening trials.
• Handover of R3 material to Seed Production according to defined specifications and registration in the designated system (currently Varmas).
• Implementing developed technology and traits in the breeding program.

Main internal contacts

• Sales Representatives, Product Specialists - collaborate during joint market visits to gather market trend information and align messaging.
• Senior Scientist, Biotech Breeders - stay updated with latest technologies.
• SO and Seed Production - handover of R3 and P2 material and producibility information.
• PAT teams - participate as a team member and provide input.
• Assistant Breeders and Breeding Technicians - exchange knowledge and materials.

What You Bring As a Breeder

• Higher professional education (HBO, Bachelor).
• 3 to 5 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Thorough knowledge of plant breeding, modern breeding methods, and phytopathology.
• Familiarity with various cultivation techniques.
• Sufficient market knowledge.
• Proficiency in English and the local language, both written and verbal.

Good to know

• An assessment is part of the application process.
• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis.
• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.
• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry : Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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