Research Specialist Seed Technology

KWS SAAT SE; Andijk; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room for experimentation and improvement

International collaboration

Professional and personal development space

Job summary

KWS SAAT SE is seeking a Research Specialist Seed Technology in Andijk, North Holland. In this role, you will develop and improve technologies related to seed quality and treatments, ensuring innovations are practically applied.

You will collaborate with colleagues globally, working on various projects that have a significant impact. Ideal candidates possess an MSc degree and strong analytical and practical skills.

Join an international team and contribute to developing impactful seed technologies!

Qualifications

• MSc degree, preferably in Seed Technology or a related field.
• Experience with projects and comfortable working in an international environment.
• Strong with data and affinity for technology and tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize technologies such as priming, sorting, treatments, and biologicals.
• Introduce and implement new methods for quality control.
• Translate research outcomes into concrete protocols for Operations.
• Set up (international) field trials to test new technologies.
• Continuously improve seed disinfection in line with quality standards and regulations.
• Ensure data is reliably collected, managed, and used for decision-making.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical skills

Practical application

Data management

Technology affinity

Structured way of working

Solution-oriented

Education

MSc degree in Seed Technology or related field

Job description

Research Specialist Seed Technology

Field of Work: Research & Development

Location: Andijk, North Holland, NL

Legal Entity: BU Vegetables (501)

Contract Type: Regular

Is Full Time?: Yes

Onsite/ Remote: Onsite

Job ID: 16657

At KWS Vegetables, everything revolves around quality. Not just in the field, but especially in the technology behind it. That’s why we’re looking for a Research Specialist Seed Technology who connects research with practice and makes sure innovations don’t stay on paper but actually make an impact.

You’ll work on developing and improving technologies around seed quality and treatments. From new testing methods to advanced seed treatments: you help determine what works and make sure it’s actually applied in our operations.

You’ll be part of an international team within Operations and work closely with colleagues from Seed Technology, Quality Testing, and crop teams worldwide. The way we work is direct and hands‑on. Short lines, lots of collaboration, and always focused on results. No long theoretical trajectories but boots on the ground: testing, improving, and moving forward together.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and optimize technologies such as priming, sorting, treatments, and biologicals
• Introduce and implement new methods for quality control
• Translate research outcomes into concrete protocols for Operations
• Set up (international) field trials to test new technologies
• Continuously improve seed disinfection in line with quality standards and regulations
• Ensure data is reliably collected, managed, and used for decision-making
• Collaborate with crop teams and other stakeholders to improve processes and performance

Your skills and experience

You’re curious, analytical, and practical at the same time. You enjoy exploring new ideas, but also making them work in reality.

• MSc degree, preferably in Seed Technology or a related field
• Experience with projects and comfortable working in an international environment
• Strong with data and affinity for technology and tools
• Structured way of working and able to keep overview across multiple projects
• Solution-oriented and able to switch easily between teams
• Open to change and eager to keep learning

Why you’ll want to be part of our Vegetable Squad

• Work on technologies that have global impact
• Plenty of room to experiment and improve
• International collaboration and variety in your work
• Be part of a driven Vegetable Squad
• Space to develop yourself — both professionally and personally

Join the team!

Ready to get started as our new Research Specialist Seed Technology? Apply now and join our Vegetable Squad!

Equal Opportunity Employer

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.