Assistant Breeding Tomato

We are looking for motivated and committed employees. Our company values innovation and creativity; we seek individuals with a creative approach to work to help develop our products. Do you share our values?

Are you passionate about breeding? Would you like to join a team that enthusiastically develops innovative products? If so, apply for the full-time position of Assistant Breeding Tomato at our station in Almería, Spain.

Within the breeding department of Rijk Zwaan, we develop new varieties suited for different climatic conditions. The assistant's responsibilities include practical breeding activities such as evaluating and reporting on various selection and trial results, sowing, crossing, harvesting, seed logistics, and maintaining records in our breeding management system. Approximately 10% of the role involves office tasks like planning and coordinating trials in the database.

We are seeking an assistant breeding with:

• Higher vocational training in Agriculture
• Good team player
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail and a pragmatic approach
• Proficiency in Spanish

We prefer a practical candidate who is not afraid to work hands-on in the field, beyond academic thinking.

We offer:

• International exposure and opportunities to develop your skills within Rijk Zwaan

Rijk Zwaan is an international family business with an employee-oriented culture. We operate at the beginning of the food supply chain, developing vegetable varieties and selling seeds globally. We offer a permanent contract from the start, emphasizing long-term growth and development for our employees.

Our strategic position allows us to contribute to global health and well-being. We focus on growth—of our products, our company, and our people—by encouraging initiative, collaboration, and full potential development. We aim to work together towards a healthy future, aligned with our mission.

Interested?

We will carefully review your application, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.

Application Process:

• Phone interview
• Face-to-face interview
• Assessment
• Interview with managers
• Team interview
• Discussion on working conditions and company culture
• Permanent contract from the start

Contact:

J-18808-Ljbffr