Lead Seed Enhancement Scientist

Enza Zaden Services B.V.; Enkhuizen; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Laptop & mobile

Remote work allowance

Commuting reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

Enza Zaden is seeking a Researcher Seed Enhancement to lead the development and implementation of novel seed technologies and to translate research into practical applications that boost seed performance. You will manage cross-functional projects across R&D, Seed Operations and Product Development, driving innovation from concept to deployment.

The role requires an MSc/ PhD in Plant sciences or related field and 8–12 years in seed enhancement, with strong project management and communication

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Plant Sciences, Seed Physiology, Chemistry, or related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in seed enhancement or seed technology.
• Proven experience in managing research projects.
• Strong expertise in seed enhancement technologies (priming, coating, etc.).
• Excellent communication skills; English fluent (Dutch a plus).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage research projects within seed enhancement from concept to implementation.
• Drive the development of innovative seed technologies (priming, coating, and related application areas).
• Translate research outcomes into practical, scalable protocols for operational deployment.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

MSc/PhD in Plant Sciences

Job description

Enza Zaden is seeking a Researcher Seed Enhancement to lead the development and implementation of novel seed technologies and to translate research into practical applications that boost seed performance. You will manage cross-functional projects across R&D, Seed Operations and Product Development, driving innovation from concept to deployment.

The role requires an MSc/ PhD in Plant sciences or related field and 8–12 years in seed enhancement, with strong project management and communication