Are you ready to contribute to develop new varieties as a pepper breeder? This is why you want to join us as Breeder because you would like to develop a competitive pipeline of varieties of a crop in line with Enza zaden's long term vision, that meet internal agreed production and sales requirements and external market needs, and bring added value. Your job as a Breeder 1. Planning of all activities of a breeding project:Translation of the set Breeding targets into an operational breeding plan. 2. Preparation of all activities of a breeding project. 3. Execution of the activities of a breeding project:Making theright plant and line selections on critical moments in the breeding cycle. 4. Maintaince of detailed records throughout the breeding cycles. 5. Decision-making to advance material to R2 and planning of trial producions and screening trials. 6. Handover of R3 material to Seed Production acccording the defined specifications and registration in the designated sytem (currently Varmas). 7. Implemention of developed technology and traits in the breeding program. Main internal contacts Sales Representatives, Product Specialists - Proactively cooperate during joint market visits to obtain information on market trends and direction for product models and align the Enza message Senior Scientist, Biotech Breeders - Stay up to date with the latest technologies SO and Seed Production - Handoverof R3 and P2 material and Producibility information to Seed Production PAT teams - Member of a PAT team and provide input to the team Assistant Breeders and Breeding Technicians - Exchange knowledge and material What you bring as a Breeder Higher professional education (HBO, Bachelor) 3 to 5 years relevant experience Bachelor of Science Thorough knowledge of plant breeding, modern methods of breeding and phytopathology Well acquainted with various cultivation techniques Sufficient market knowledge Proficient in the English and local language, both written and verbal Good to know An assessment is part of the application process; This position cannot be filled on an interim basis; Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don't discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics; Über uns Unsere Mitarbeiter sind die treibende Kraft unseres Unternehmens. Jeder Einzelne trägt aus seinem spezifischen Fachgebiet heraus dazu bei, die Gemüsesorten der Zukunft zu schaffen. Wir setzen auf Spezialisten und die breit gefächerten Kompetenzen von Menschen mit langjähriger Erfahrung in diesem Bereich. Und die innovative Vision von Praktikanten und Quereinsteigern. Wir schätzen dieses Wissen und diese Erfahrung und investieren daher in unsere Mitarbeiter, indem wir ihnen viele Möglichkeiten zur persönlichen Entwicklung und Weiterentwicklung bieten. Wirf einen Blick auf unsere aktuellen Stellenangebote und prüfe, ob es eine Möglichkeit gibt, die zu dir passt. #J-18808-Ljbffr