Science Intern, Agriculture / Farming
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Science
Agriculture / Farming, Research Scientist, Biology, Biotechnology -
Research/Development
Agriculture / Farming, Research Scientist, Biology, Biotechnology
Assistant Plant Breeder
Assist the Senior Breeder to execute the crop breeding plans successfully.
The Assistant Plant Breeder will work closely with the Senior Breeder to accomplish the short- and long-term breeding goals as well as actively participate in all tasks related to breeding, testing, and selection.
Help plan, organize, and oversee field and greenhouse trials.
Develop an understanding of the culture, morphology, and floral biology of the crop to implement efficient breeding strategy
Become familiar with analytical methods for evaluation of genetic material.
Specific projects will be assigned to you, and you take your own initiative and responsibility for the projects, and deliver results as per timeline.
Design strategies and plans based on the project given, with clear objectives, implementation plan, and timeline.
Cooperate with team members to achieve your project goals.
Present your results to teams.
Use the ICT programs for efficient data management and product delivery protocols.
Collect, evaluate, and critically analyze the phenotypic data from field and greenhouse trials.
Assist with supply and maintenance of Breeder's Seed stock.
Develop the skills and use the Enza Zaden approved ICT programs.
Assist and involve in the seed to seed process of breeding programs with efficiency.
Generate the database of breeding programs.
Follow the product delivery SOPs and Phytosanitation protocols.
Close collaboration with Farm team for efficient planning and execution of breeding experiments.
Work with the Farm agronomic staff to coordinate land preparation and field plot maintenance.
Regular meetings and planning of work schedules with farm team for efficient breeding program executions.
Profile:
A Master/PhD holder in Plant Breeding or a relevant Agriculture field who is interested in plant breeding and willing to develop your career.
Contract for at least 6 months or 1 year.
Your strong communication skills enable you to cooperate effectively with colleagues and maintain relationships with external contacts.
Basic training related to plant breeding will be provided.
You are practical and work in a precise and structured way. You understand that the team's interests always come first.
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