Técnico de Soporte de Breeding

Technical Support Breeding Technician

The success of our genetic improvement programs depends on precise execution at each stage of the process. As a Technical Support Breeding Technician at Enza Zaden, you will play a key role in activities such as seed management, planting, crossings, crop monitoring, and data collection for research and improvement trials. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams in the field, greenhouse, and laboratory, contributing to the development of innovative vegetable varieties that make a difference for farmers around the world.

Make a difference as a Technical Support Breeding Technician

As a Technical Support Breeding Technician, you will play a key role in supporting the research and genetic improvement programs for vegetables. You will be responsible for executing operational and administrative activities related to seed preparation and management, planting, crop monitoring, sampling, and data collection in research and improvement trials. You will work in collaboration with breeders, researchers, and product specialists in laboratory, greenhouse, and field environments, contributing to the successful development of breeding programs.

In this position, your work will include:

• Preparing seed lots for research trials, genetic improvement, and selection tests, including all required administrative activities.
• Performing planting, monitoring germination, and taking data in the required seedbed and establishing field trials for different crops.
• Coordinating and executing crossing programs and related activities.
• Taking leaf tissue or seed samples for genetic marker analysis or disease monitoring, including corresponding administration in traceability tools.
• Collecting routine phenotypic data from plants, fruits, and seeds in research, genetic improvement, and selection trials. Recording this information in the corresponding digital tools.
• Participating in crop care activities, seed extraction, and cleaning and/or any genetic improvement support activity necessary to successfully execute plant improvement programs with supervision as required.

What you bring as our future colleague

As a Technical Support Genetic Improvement Technician, you bring a proactive attitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow procedures precisely. You are capable of performing operational and administrative activities related to seed preparation, planting, sampling, data collection, and support for research trials and improvement. You perform well in a collaborative environment and work closely with breeders, researchers, product specialists, and crop workers to ensure the correct execution of activities.

Additionally, you have:

• Professional or technical level related to agriculture (agronomy or similar).
• 1-2 years of work experience in the agricultural or nursery industry.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (breeders, researchers, and other specialists);
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Basic level of English.

Enza Zaden as your employer

Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has developed innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 employees worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better taste, higher yields, and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: "Improving to feed the world." Every day, more than 480 million people consume vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.

We are passionate about our work and care about the well-being of others. Good ideas are given space to grow, and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and among colleagues.

What you can expect from us

We believe it is important for you to grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can continue learning and contribute with energy and enthusiasm.

You can also count on:

• A 48-hour per week position;
• Life and major medical insurance.
• Comprehensive savings plan.
• An attractive 10% annual salary bonus plan;
• Vacation days in accordance with the Labor Law;
• Opportunity to develop through our Great to Grow development program, training courses, and online learning platform.

Connect

Looking for a career that grows with you? Apply using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation in a few minutes. We will inform you of the next step within 10 working days.

This position cannot be covered on an interim basis.

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.

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