Seed Health Lab Technician/Ref:1045937

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 QC Department in Made, North Brabant, we are looking for a 

Seed Health Lab Technician

(1 year temporary, full time)

In this role, you will be responsible for performing the routine tests for the seed health. This includes performing ELISA’s, qPCRs and microbiological work (making media-plates, culturing methods, and counting CFUs). Also, the preparations of buffers, planning when to run which tests and supporting the development and validation of new protocols are part of the job.

Additional responsibilities:

Planning and control:

• Organize the daily and short-term planning and logistics of health tests and monitor the progress

• Organize the intake and planning of samples

• Monitor progress and update and discuss with manager

Execution:

• Organize and perform sample preparations

• Test execution according to protocols

• Reporting results in LIMS system

• Buffer/agar media preparations, inventory management and assist in QC with other activities

• Signaling errors within health tests (machinery, test quality, leadtimes/delays, safety) to manager or back-up

• Comply with company guidelines

• Freedom to operate (autonomous execution but no final responsibility)

• Quality: Perform tests according to work instructions and comply with set guidelines

• Safety, Health & Environment: Pay attention to health and safety, work according to the safety guidelines (MSDS) and act upon safety risks

Candidate profile:

• Experience in microbiological work and/or molecular techniques (ELISA, qPCR), basic lab knowledge and work accurately.

• Learning orientation, focused on quality and results 

• Dynamism, flexibility, & proactive thinking

• Committed, accurate & structured, with a high-risk awareness mentality

Our offer:

• 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%

• Hybrid working policy (depending on the position)

• Flexible working hours (depending on the position)

• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability

• Discount on collective health insurances

• 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)

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