Assistant breeding Watermelon

Job title:

Assistant breeding Watermelon

Company:

Rijk Zwaan

Job description

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 watermelon at our station in Almería.Our watermelon breeding team is dedicated to developing new watermelon varieties for the world’s most important production areas. As an Assistant breeding, you will be involved in the logistical activities of the breeding program as well as the evaluation of pre-commercial varieties. Approximately 70% of the work is conducted in the greenhouse or open field, including sowing, pollination, harvesting, seed logistics, phenotyping, and reporting results in our breeding administration system. The remaining 30% involves office tasks such as planning and coordinating trials in the database. You will work closely with the breeding operations teams.We are seeking an assistant breeding with:

• Degree Agriculture or 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 and English

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.

Expected salary

Location

Almería

Job date

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:43:41 GMT

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