Developing strong new varieties starts with making the right breeding decisions. As Junior Breeder Cauliflower & Kohlrabi, you will work hands-on with breeding trials and data, while learning from experienced breeders and gradually taking on more responsibility. This is your opportunity to develop as a breeder while contributing directly to the future of our cauliflower and kohlrabi varieties.
As Junior Breeder Cauliflower & Kohlrabi, you will contribute to the development of new varieties by supporting breeding and screening activities from trial to selection. You will combine hands-on observations in the field and greenhouse with the processing and analysis of breeding data, helping the team make well-informed selection decisions. Working closely with experienced breeders, you will develop your expertise while gradually taking on more responsibility within the breeding program.
In this role, your work will include:
As Junior Breeder Cauliflower & Kohlrabi, you are curious, observant and eager to develop your expertise in plant breeding. You work accurately and feel comfortable combining hands-on work with data, using your observations and analytical skills to support breeding decisions. You enjoy working as part of a team, while also taking responsibility for your own activities.
In addition, you have:
Please note that we can only consider candidates who are already eligible to work in the Netherlands, as visa sponsorship and relocation support are not available for this position.
Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higher yields and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.” Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.
We are passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.
We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment.
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Looking for a career that grows with you? Apply using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation within a few minutes. We will let you know the next step within 10 business days.
Do you have questions about the role or the application process? Please feel free to contact Tamara Woudstra, Recruiter, at t.woudstra@enzazaden.nl
Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.
Want to learn more about Enza Zaden? Visit our website.
From the ambition of one man, we grew into a global family company with a shared passion for plants. That great passion is reflected in the vegetable varieties we develop and the seeds we produce. All we do is driven by a clear and ambitious goal: to grant people anywhere in the world access to healthy, varied vegetables.
How do we do it? By working shoulder-to-shoulder with our business partners. It is vital to understand their challenges, wishes, and needs. It keeps us sharp and inspired and enables us to develop exactly the right products for the right markets at the right time.
Curious to learn more about our journey? Visit our website to find out!
