Innovative Seed Production Research Technician

Bayer CropScience Limited; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.33% holiday allowance

Bonus based on company results

25 days of leave (+10 optional)

Retirement plan

Bicycle lease

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited in the Netherlands seeks a Research Technician – Seed Production & Technology to turn research questions into practical trials across lab, greenhouse, field and seed-processing environments. Based in Enkhuizen, you will run hands-on experiments and coordinate samples with international teams.

You hold a bachelor’s degree in plant biology or a related field, have lab experience, and can work with Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in plant biology, physiology, agronomy or a related field and hands-on lab experience.
• Experience in seed technology, seed-quality testing, seed production or seed processing preferred.
• Comfortable working near seed-processing operations and supervising contractors during peak season.
• Willing to perform field checks and trial assessments; good Dutch and English communication.

Responsibilities

• Set up and execute research trials in lab, greenhouse, field and seed-processing environment.
• Prepare seed samples, perform seed treatment and coating activities.
• Carry out germination tests, field assessments and seed-quality measurements.
• Support the complete trial cycle: planting, crop maintenance, data collection, harvesting and sample preparation.
• Analyse trial data and discuss observations with research scientists.
• Coordinate shipment and handover of seed samples and testing materials to internal laboratories worldwide.
• Keep equipment, inventory and workspaces safe, organised and ready for use, in line with 5S, HSE, SOP and QMS requirements.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Seed technology

Seed quality testing

Seed production

Data analysis

MS Office

Dutch and English

Education

Bachelor's degree in plant biology and related field

Tools

Seed processing equipment

Job description

Bayer CropScience Limited in the Netherlands seeks a Research Technician – Seed Production & Technology to turn research questions into practical trials across lab, greenhouse, field and seed-processing environments. Based in Enkhuizen, you will run hands-on experiments and coordinate samples with international teams.

You hold a bachelor’s degree in plant biology or a related field, have lab experience, and can work with Dutch and English.