Assistant breeding Watermelon
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?
- Spain, Almeria
- Research & Breeding
- Bachelor
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 (Spain).Within the breeding department of Rijk Zwaan we are developing new varieties for different climatic conditions. The assistant is involved in practical breeding activities such as valuating and reporting on the various selection and variety trials. Sowing, crosses, harvesting, seed logistic and reporting the results in our breeding administration system; 10% of the job has office tasks like planning and co-ordination of trials in database. You work in close contact with the breeding 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
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.
