Assistant breeding Tomato

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We are looking for employees with a high level of motivation and commitment. Our company is based on innovation and creativity; we need people with a creative attitude and way of working to develop our products. Do you identify with our values?

Do you have a passion for breeding? Would you like to be part of a team that enthusiastically and successfully develops innovative products? If so, apply for this full-time vacancy for Assistant Breeding Tomato at our station in Almería (Spain).

Within the breeding department of Rijk Zwaan, we are developing new varieties for different climatic conditions. The assistant is involved in practical breeding activities such as valuating and reporting on the various selection and variety trials. Sowing, crosses, harvesting, seed logistics, and reporting the results in our breeding administration system; 10% of the job has office tasks like planning and coordination of trials in the database.

Requirements:

We are seeking an assistant breeding with:

• Higher vocational training in Agriculture
• Good team player
• Good communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Have a keen eye for detail and take a pragmatic approach
• Good knowledge of Spanish

Besides an academic level of thinking, we are looking for a very practical candidate who is not afraid of dirty hands and feet in the field.

We can offer you:

• A solid position in a strong vegetable seed company
• A young developing team
• International exposure and many options to develop your skills within Rijk Zwaan

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

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research

Industries

Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing