Assistant Breeding Tomato

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 results in our breeding administration system; 10% of the job includes office tasks like planning and coordination of trials in the database.

We are seeking an assistant breeding with :

• Higher vocational training in Agriculture
• Good team player
• 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 :

• International exposure and many options to develop your skills within Rijk Zwaan

Rijk Zwaan is an international family business with an employee-oriented corporate culture. We are at the beginning of the food supply chain. We develop vegetable varieties and sell the seeds produced from them to growers all over the world. Our business activities are oriented towards the long term. That is why we offer our employees a permanent contract right from the start.

From our strategic position, we can and do contribute to the health and well-being of people all over the world. Everything we do is about growth : the growth of the natural products we export around the world; the growth of our company, which now employs some 3,800 people in more than 30 countries; and most importantly, the growth of our people. We give them every opportunity to use their initiative and develop their full potential; to work with their colleagues to make the most of nature, to empower, help and inspire each other. In this way, we strive to work together continuously towards a healthy future, in line with our mission statement.

Interested?

We will consider your application carefully, 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
• Interview with the team
• Meeting on working conditions and company culture
• Permanent contract from the start!

Contact :

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