Research Technician - Seed Production & Technology

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

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Within Bayer, we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy

Research Technician - Seed Production & Technology

As a Research Technician – Seed Production & Technology (internal job title: Research Assistant), you help turn research questions into practical trials and reliable insights. Working closely with research scientists, you will plan and execute experiments across laboratory, greenhouse, field and seed‑processing environments. Your work directly supports smarter seed technology and production decisions across multiple crops.

Based in Enkhuizen, you will combine hands‑on trial execution with coordination of global Production Research samples. You work independently in your daily activities while remaining closely connected to the responsible scientist and international colleagues.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set up and execute research trials in the laboratory, greenhouse, field and seed‑processing environment.
• Prepare seed samples, perform seed treatment and coating activities, and contribute to coating recipe development.
• Carry out germination tests, field assessments and seed‑quality measurements, including flowability, plantability and dust‑off.
• Support the complete trial cycle: planting, crop maintenance, data collection, harvesting and sample preparation.
• Analyse trial data and discuss observations, conclusions and next steps with research scientists.
• Coordinate the shipment, tracking 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.

WHO YOU ARE

• You have a bachelor’s degree in plant biology, physiology, agronomy or a related field, and hands‑on laboratory experience. Experience in seed technology, seed‑quality testing, seed production or seed processing is strongly preferred.
• You understand that reliable data starts with disciplined execution. You follow protocols closely, work accurately and consistently, and recognise that deviations can affect research conclusions and decisions.
• You are comfortable working close to seed‑processing operations. You monitor seed flows on the shop floor, check that work orders are executed correctly, and help oversee contractors during the high season. Where needed, you support operational steps from cleaning through to polishing, always following applicable operational protocols.
• You have an interest in field activities and are willing to perform field checks and trial assessments. While your work covers several environments, seed quality and seed behaviour are at the centre of your attention.
• You take ownership, work independently and remain structured when priorities shift.
• You are comfortable with basic data analysis and statistics, and use MS Office confidently.
• You communicate clearly in Dutch and English and work effectively with colleagues, temporary staff and international teams.
• You value a safe, organised workplace and follow HSE, SOP and quality requirements carefully.

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU

As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:

• An excellent competitive salary based on a 38‑hour workweek
• A gross monthly salary between € 3.189 and € 3.987 based on a 38‑hour workweek, depending on your education and work experience
• An additional 8,33% holiday allowance and a bonus (based on company results)
• 25 days of leave, with the option of buying a maximum of 10 additional days
• A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan
• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities
• Challenges and possibilities to learn and to develop
• At Bayer, we value your well‑being. We offer support via our employee assistance program and provide various tools and initiatives to enhance your well‑being

Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our DSO approach and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: ‘Health for all, hunger for none’.

Do you want to work in a place where you can be just YOU?

Your unique personality, background and talents help build a strong, diverse and inclusive Bayer.

Location: Netherlands : Netherlands : Enkhuizen

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 885157