Breeding Assistant High Tech Tomato/Ref:1003417

Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets.

For our HQ in Made, the Netherlands, we are looking for a

Breeding Assistant High-Tech Tomato

Due to the expansion of our program and new facilities, we are looking for a new colleague for the position of Breeding Assistant for our Tomato High-Tech breeding program based in Made.

In this position you will report to and work with the Tomato Breeder, interacting with our geneticist and biometrics team to help creating the new tomato varieties for our custmers. We are searching for a curious person that enjoys learning new things and is able to work with high precision by keeping a positive attitude. You enjoy great freedom with responsibility and is able to be a good team player.

Working with vegetable seeds requires a lot of specific knowledge. We ensure that you are extensively trained in this and offer you opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills after your training.

On this position you will learn about the High-Tech tomato market needs and the use of technological tools used to create new varieties. Preview working experience is not mandatory. We will adjust the training according to the level of the candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation of high throughput Phenotyping on the High-Tech program under the guidance of the Breeder, Geneticist, Phenotyping and Biometrics teams.

• Work side by side with the breeder during selection of parental lines.

• Hybrid trial evaluation by collecting data on plant and fruit level.

• Pre-selection of hybrids in early stage of the R&D pipeline.

• Support the breeding team during greenhouse and post harvesting activities in a diverse sort of activities (greenhouse, warehouse and office).

• Support the implemetation of technological tools applied to the breeding program.

• Data analyses under the guidance of both geneticis and breeder.

Requirements:

We are looking for new colleague who enjoys doing varied work and who enjoy acquiring new knowledge and skills.

• Completed education at minimum HBO or WO level (MSc in plant breeding, quantitative genetics or data science are a plus)

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to follow detailed plans and meet clear deadlines.

• A proactive problem-solver with a positive and constructive approach.

• Skilled in standard office software, including Microsoft 365 applications. Experience with data analysis tools like Copilot, R, JMP, and Python is a strong plus.

• Enjoys hands-on work with plants and fruits; a genuine interest in horticulture.

• Experienced in driving process implementation and improvement.

• Excellent English communication skills; Dutch proficiency (intermediate or commitment to achieve within 2 years) is required.

• Demonstrates attentive listening, coupled with a deep understanding of cultural nuances.

• Possesses a flexible and open-minded attitude, thriving in dynamic environments.

• Balances autonomous work effectively with the ability to contribute positively within a team setting.

• Proficient in providing and receiving constructive feedback to foster growth.

Our offer: 

• Collective Labour Agreement (CLA) for Horticultural Seed Companies 

• 25 days paid holidays (full time employment) 

• 13 days paid ATV (full time employment) 

• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age) 

• Holiday allowance of 8,33% 

• Flexible working hours (depending on the position) 

• Hybrid working (depending on the position) 

• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability 

• Discount on collective health insurance 

• Commuting allowance according to the CLA 

• Free fresh fruits 

• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season 

• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad) 

• Learning & Development opportunities (Hazera Academy) 

• Working with passionate colleagues 

• Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g BBQ & Padel) 

Why working for Hazera Seeds: 

Hazera is a worldwide leader in the breeding, development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed varieties, characterized by advanced research & development, marketing throughout the world, and agro-technical support. Combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology, Hazera constantly develops new products that address market needs. Thanks to our core beliefs of expertise, trust, engagement and dynamism, shared by our committed teams we strive to continuously exceed the expectations of our customers. Hazera headquarters are situated in Israel and The Netherlands and with a worldwide presence through our 12 subsidiaries. Hazera is part of the Limagrain Group.

Working at Hazera means contributing in a professional way to the growth of our business, in an informal, international environment. We are customer and market oriented and teamwork is important. Other characteristics of our organization are openness, flexibility and orientation on results. We focus on employee development with consideration and respect for individual needs. That’s why it's great to work at Hazera! For more information please visit our website www.hazera.nl and www.hazera.com.

Interested?

Do you already see yourself as part of the Hazera Seeds team? Then we are looking for you, as our growth and success are driven by passionate and dedicated individuals!

For more details, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Andreea Catarov at +31634594452 or via email: andreea.catarov@hazera.com

Want to know more about Hazera Seeds? Take a look at our website: https://nl.hazera.com/en