At KWS Vegetables, everything revolves around quality. Not just in the field, but especially in the technology behind it. That’s why we’re looking for a Research Specialist Seed Technology who connects research with practice and makes sure innovations don’t stay on paper but actually make an impact.
You’ll work on developing and improving technologies around seed quality and treatments. From new testing methods to advanced seed treatments: you help determine what works and make sure it’s actually applied in our operations.
You’ll be part of an international team within Operations and work closely with colleagues from Seed Technology, Quality Testing, and crop teams worldwide. The way we work is direct and hands-on. Short lines, lots of collaboration, and always focused on results. No long theoretical trajectories but boots on the ground: testing, improving, and moving forward together.
You move between research, data, and operations. You don’t just look at what’s possible, but especially at what works.
Develops and optimizes technologies such as priming, sorting, treatments, and biologicals
Introduces and implements new methods for quality control
Translates research outcomes into concrete protocols for Operations
Sets up (international) field trials to test new technologies
Continuously improves seed disinfection in line with quality standards and regulations
Ensures data is reliably collected, managed, and used for decision-making
Collaborates with crop teams and other stakeholders to improve processes and performance
You’re curious, analytical, and practical at the same time. You enjoy exploring new ideas, but also making them work in reality.
MSc degree, preferably in Seed Technology or a related field
Experience with projects and comfortable working in an international environment
Strong with data and affinity for technology and tools
Structured way of working and able to keep overview across multiple projects
Solution-oriented and able to switch easily between teams
Open to change and eager to keep learning
Why you’ll want to be part of our Vegetable Squad
Work on technologies that have global impact
Plenty of room to experiment and improve
International collaboration and variety in your work
Open, down-to-earth culture
Be part of a driven Vegetable Squad
Space to develop yourself — both professionally and personally
Ready to get started as our new Research Specialist Seed Technology? Apply now and join our Vegetable Squad!
For more information about this vacancy, feel free to contact our Global Lead of Seed Technology Vegetables, Teun van Herpen, via +31 6 38 19 85 82 or at teun.herpen@kws.com
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 165 years. We focus on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. Ca.5,000 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries.
At KWS we work in an international environment with motivated employees and experienced teams. We want you to contribute your know-how and knowledge, your creativity and entrepreneurial spirit. We will provide you with continuous support for further professional and personal development.
This is how we think and act at KWS. If you share this viewpoint and want to seed the future with us, visit us on: www.kws.com/career.
