Job Description

Do you want to play a key role in shaping the future of breeding? As Assistant Breeder, you will support our breeding program by organizing trials, executing crossings, and ensuring smooth seed multiplication. Your work is essential to help us find the best parental lines and hybrid combinations. If you love working with plants and enjoy variety in your tasks, this is your chance to join a dynamic and innovative team.

You’ll be based at our R&D Center in Andijk, working in greenhouses and outdoor fields during spring and summer, and spending part of your time in the office during autumn and winter. Every season brings new challenges and fresh opportunities.

You’ll report to the Senior Breeder and collaborate closely with other breeders. You’ll also guide greenhouse personnel in crop maintenance and practical activities. Together, we ensure the success of our breeding program.

Hungry for something Fresh? Join us and be part of a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and a proactive mindset. Together, we’ll explore new ways of working and lead the way in sustainable practices. At KWS Vegetables, we are not here to follow, but there to pioneer.

Your responsibilities:

• Organize sowing and transplanting of breeding trials.
• Collect data and make observations on plant growth and flowering.
• Execute crossings and manage seed harvest, cleaning, and administration.
• Support ad hoc experiments and ensure accurate documentation of results.
• Maintain compliance with protocols and contribute to continuous improvements.
• Instruct and supervise farm technicians during execution of breeding related tasks.

To seed your future, you've got the following skills:

• Master’s degree in Plant Breeding or Plant Sciences with first experience in Breeding.
• Strong planning and organizing skills; good MS Excel knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.
• Attention to detail, precision, and a structured approach.
• Enthusiasm for working in greenhouses and outdoor environments.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Dutch and English.
• A natural team player who brings people together and supports with clarity, energy, and shared ownership.
• Confident in coordinating tasks and sharing know‑how across non‑hierarchical teams.

Reasons to develop your talents within KWS Vegetables>

• Join a young, dynamic team in a company that is a global leader in spinach breeding.
• Enjoy a diverse role with tasks that change with the seasons. It’s never boring!
• Plenty of opportunities for personal growth and development.
• Be part of an organization that values innovation and collaboration.
• Attractive salary and benefits package, including competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and pension plan.

Ready to shape the future of breeding at KWS Vegetables?
Apply now and join a global team dedicated to breaking new grounds in the vegetable seed industry!
For further details, please contact Mathieu Wident, Head of Breeding, at Mathieu.wident@kws.com

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