Breeder Assistant High Tech Tomato Snacking

LIMAGRAIN; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holidays

ATV days

Hybrid working policy

Lease-a-bike

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Limagrain is seeking a Breeding Technician for our Tomato High-Tech breeding program based in Made, Netherlands. You will support breeders, collect data, and help evaluate hybrids with a hands-on approach in greenhouse and lab environments.

The role offers extensive training and opportunities to expand knowledge in high-precision tomato breeding, with hybrid trial data collection and collaboration across the breeding team.

Qualifications

• Completed education at minimum MBO level.
• Computer (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) proficiency.
• Green-fingers, enjoy working with plants and fruits.
• Fluent in Dutch, intermediate level of English or commitment to reach intermediate level in two years.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid trial evaluation by collecting data on plant and fruit level.
• Pre-selection of hybrids in early stage of the R&D pipeline.
• Support the breeding team during greenhouse and post-harvesting activities (greenhouse, warehouse and office).
• Support the implementation of technological tools applied to the breeding program.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organized

Green fingers

Process implementation

Dutch fluency

English (intermediate)

Education

MBO level or higher

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Breeding Assistant High Tech Tomato Snacking

Job Location: Netherland

Contract type: N/A

Due to the expansion of our program and new facilities, we are looking for a new colleague for the position of Breeding Technician for our Tomato High-Tech breeding program based in Made.

In this position you will report to the Tomato Breeder and work closely with the Breeding Assistant to help creating the new tomato varieties for our customers. We are searching for a curious person that enjoys learning new things and is able to work with high precision by keeping a positive attitude. You enjoy great freedom with responsibility and is able to be a good team player.

Working with vegetable seeds requires a lot of specific knowledge. We ensure that you are extensively trained in this and offer you opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills after your training.

On this position you will learn about the High-Tech tomato market needs and the use of technological tools used to create new varieties. Preview working experience is not mandatory. We will adjust the training according to the level of the candidate.

Job description

Hazera is an international company, with headquarters in Israel and the Netherlands and the French agricultural cooperative Limagrain as its parent company. Limagrain is the number one Mondial Company for vegetable seeds. Our teams also consist of colleagues with different nationalities. This function therefore offers you the opportunity to seek cooperation with international colleagues and to exchange experiences.

We are looking for new colleague who enjoys doing varied work and who enjoy acquiring new knowledge and skills.

• Hybrid trial evaluation by collecting data on plant and fruit level
• Pre-selection of hybrids in early stage of the R&D pipeline
• Support the breeding team during greenhouse and post harvesting activities in a diverse sort of activities (greenhouse, warehouse and office)
• Support the implementation of technological tools applied to the breeding program

We also consider the following matters important:

• Competencies
  • Problem-solving
  • Organized able to follow planification with clear timelines
• Qualification/skills
  • Completed education at minimum MBO level
  • Computer (Excel, word, outlook, teams)
  • Green-fingers, like working with plants and fruits
  • Processes implementation
  • Fluent in Dutch, intermediate level of English or committed to achieve intermediate level in two years

Your benefits and working environment

• 25 days paid holidays (by full time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (by full time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8,33%
• Hybrid working policy (depending on the job)
• Flexible working hours (depending on the job)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances with CZ and Nationale Nederlanden
• Commuting allowance according to the CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• CLA for Horticultural Seed Companies
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
• Leaning & Development opportunities (Limagrain Group)
• Working with passionate colleagues
• Active Employee Association (regular events, e BBQ & Padel)

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process consists of two interviews (we may deviate from this process in particular cases, in which you will be informed in advance.)

The first interviewfocuses on understanding the candidate's background, experience, and motivation for the role, as well as assessing overall fit.

The second interviewis more in-depth and explores role-specific skills, competencies, and alignment with the team and company culture. A final decision is made following this stage.

Candidates may be asked to complete anassessmentdesigned to evaluate role-specific skills.

Hazera is a global leader in the development of high-quality hybrid seeds. As part of the Limagrain Group, an international agricultural cooperative based in France, we have headquarters in Israel and the Netherlands. With 11 subsidiaries and a vast distribution network in over 130 markets worldwide. We represent a global community of experts and stakeholders, committed to making a positive impact on the present and future of agriculture. We take this responsibility seriously, striving to make a greater impact and recognizing the importance of every seed, person, and partnership.

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d'Allier plain, in the heart of Central France's Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries. As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.