Seed Generation & Nursery Operations Specialist

Bayer AG; Wageningen; Hybrid; EUR 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working environment

Annual bonus opportunities

25 vacation days

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Bayer in Wageningen is seeking a Seed Generation Research Specialist to support nursery operations and crop production within our vegetable seeds breeding pipeline. You will execute seed generation activities, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with breeders and operations to deliver high‑quality seed and reliable execution.

The role emphasises safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork, with hybrid work, a competitive salary and an attractive bonus opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in plant science, breeding, horticulture or related field.
• Experience in nursery operations, breeding trials, crop production or seed processing.
• Knowledge of seed production activities including crossing, pollination, harvesting and post-harvest handling.
• Experience using digital tools and breeding databases for data collection and reporting.
• Willingness to obtain crop protection or spraying certs where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery operations and seed inventory to deliver breeding objectives.
• Execute greenhouse and field crop-cycle activities from establishment to harvest.
• Monitor seed production and post‑harvest processing for quality and timing.
• Ensure labeling, tracking and traceability of plant materials and seed lots.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical guidance to colleagues and temporary staff.

Skills

Seed production

Nursery operations

Data management

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Plant Breeding or related field

Master’s degree in Plant Sciences or related field

Tools

Breeding databases

Enterprise systems

Job description

Bayer in Wageningen is seeking a Seed Generation Research Specialist to support nursery operations and crop production within our vegetable seeds breeding pipeline. You will execute seed generation activities, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with breeders and operations to deliver high‑quality seed and reliable execution.

The role emphasises safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork, with hybrid work, a competitive salary and an attractive bonus opportunity.