Tomato Breeding Technician – High-Tech R&D & Trials

Limagrain; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holidays

ATV days

Hybrid working policy

Lease-a-bike

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Limagrain is seeking a Breeding Technician for our Tomato High-Tech breeding program based in Made, Netherlands. You will support breeders, collect data, and help evaluate hybrids with a hands-on approach in greenhouse and lab environments.

The role offers extensive training and opportunities to expand knowledge in high-precision tomato breeding, with hybrid trial data collection and collaboration across the breeding team.

Qualifications

• Completed education at minimum MBO level.
• Computer (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) proficiency.
• Green-fingers, enjoy working with plants and fruits.
• Fluent in Dutch, intermediate level of English or commitment to reach intermediate level in two years.

Responsibilities

• Hybrid trial evaluation by collecting data on plant and fruit level.
• Pre-selection of hybrids in early stage of the R&D pipeline.
• Support the breeding team during greenhouse and post-harvesting activities (greenhouse, warehouse and office).
• Support the implementation of technological tools applied to the breeding program.

Skills

Problem-solving

Organized

Green fingers

Process implementation

Dutch fluency

English (intermediate)

Education

MBO level or higher

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Limagrain is seeking a Breeding Technician for our Tomato High-Tech breeding program based in Made, Netherlands. You will support breeders, collect data, and help evaluate hybrids with a hands-on approach in greenhouse and lab environments.

The role offers extensive training and opportunities to expand knowledge in high-precision tomato breeding, with hybrid trial data collection and collaboration across the breeding team.