Junior Molecular Breeder – Solanaceae, Global Breeding Impact

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and mobile phone

Travel reimbursement

Pension plan

Remote work allowance

Great to Grow program

Job summary

Enza Zaden in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands, invites you to join as Junior Molecular Breeder Solanaceae. You will support global breeding programs by translating molecular insights into practical breeding decisions, focusing on tomato, pepper and eggplant, and coordinating with international teams.

With MSc in Plant Sciences or related field and 0–3 years of experience, you will analyze molecular and phenotypic data, assist in developing breeding tools, and help build pipelines for complex traits.

Qualifications

• MSc in Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Biotechnology, Genetics, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in plant breeding, molecular breeding, genetics or applied research.
• Knowledge of genetics, molecular biology, marker technologies, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with multiple priorities.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with excellent English communication.
• Willingness to travel internationally 1–3 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and coordinating pre-breeding and molecular breeding projects focused on strategic trait development.
• Analyzing molecular and phenotypic data to support breeding decisions and trait introgression.
• Contributing to the development, validation, and implementation of molecular breeding tools and methodologies.
• Supporting the establishment and optimization of breeding pipelines for complex traits.
• Collaborating with breeders, researchers, and other specialists across international teams.
• Supporting the coordination of activities across projects and global breeding programs.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organized

English communication

Project coordination

Education

MSc in Plant Sciences / Plant Breeding / Biotechnology / Genetics

Job description

Enza Zaden in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands, invites you to join as Junior Molecular Breeder Solanaceae. You will support global breeding programs by translating molecular insights into practical breeding decisions, focusing on tomato, pepper and eggplant, and coordinating with international teams.

With MSc in Plant Sciences or related field and 0–3 years of experience, you will analyze molecular and phenotypic data, assist in developing breeding tools, and help build pipelines for complex traits.