Plant Cell Biologist (m​/f​/d

Apply for Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) at KWS Group in Einbeck, NI, DE. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) to join our Doubled Haploid Research Unit at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck, Germany, on a full-time basis for an initially 2-year fixed-term contract.

With a strong focus on research in the areas of cell biology and haploid induction, this position contributes to the development of innovative doubled haploid technologies.

• Setting up regeneration protocols for haploid induction via androgenesis.
• Monitoring and evaluating greenhouse-grown donor material, ensuring high-quality starting material.
• Designing and implementing experiments.
• Performing substantial hands-on work in the laboratory.
• Supervising staff and coordinating research activities within the timelines of a fixed project plan.
• Generating reports and presenting results to customers and reviewers.

• Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Agriscience or a related discipline relevant to this area of responsibility.
• Great interest, creativity and initiative in developing innovative technologies.
• Experience in plant cell cultures and haploid induction via methods of androgenesis and/or gynogenesis.
• Basic knowledge in molecular plant biology.
• Experience in donor plant growth under greenhouse conditions is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team for collaborative success.
• Demonstrated ability to directly contribute solutions and innovation to overcome obstacles.
• Good communication skills with internal team members and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly, concisely and accurately in English; basic German knowledge is advantageous.

Our Offer

A family-run company culture with values of proximity, reliability, vision and independence, a culture that is also lived in practice through an open and friendly working atmosphere, true to the motto "Make yourself grow!" We promote individual professional and personal development.

• Excellent work equipment.
• Full-fledged subsidized canteen.
• Direct rail connections.
• Sufficient free parking spaces at the site.
• Flexible working hours.
• Flexible remote opportunities within Germany.
• Company pension scheme.
• Capital-forming benefits.
• Christmas bonuses.
• Holiday bonuses.
• Preferential shares.
• Childcare allowance.
• Job Bike.
• Job Ticket.
• Health and safety ensured by company doctor, company fire brigade/paramedic (with time credit) and company sports.