Phytopathology Assistant (Permanent, Warmenhuizen - North Holland)/Ref: 899561

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 R&D Department in Warmenhuizen, North Holland, we are looking for a 

Phytopathology Assistant

(Fulltime, permanent)

Can you imagine what a vegetable seed company of the future will look like? Does the thought of making the future a reality get you excited? We are seeking for hands-on candidates to assist the Phytopathology department with routine phenotyping activities in multiple crops. You are part of and interact closely with a multidisciplinary and international team of researchers. You will have close interaction with the local operational team and with colleagues in different departments. You will report to the Project lead Crucifer Phytopathology.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and execute routine disease tests and/or research activities (trial design, inoculation, scoring etc.)
• Co-ordinate with colleagues of the Phytopathology, Breeding and Operations teams
• Data analyses of the routine tests
• Reporting results of the tests to the team and the stakeholders
• Execute routine laboratory activities (media preparation, multiplication of isolates etc.)
• Maintenance of the plants in climate chamber and greenhouse
• Maintenance of pathogens (both in vivo and in vitro)
  

• Bachelor’s level in or Biology, Breeding or Biotechnology oriented
• Experience with laboratory techniques including sterile working and media preparation
• Accurate and observant
• Hands-on mentality
• Highly motivated and responsible
• Proficient in Dutch and English
• Knowledge of Microsoft software
• Driving license B
• Affinity with plants, greenhouse, and field work
• Good communication and organizational skills

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