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On-site in Almería·Full-time·Added 9 days ago (last checked 5 Nov)
Enza Zaden
9 open roles
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Almería
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3+ years
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The role
Ensure the effective routine care and treatment of crops, contributing to the success of plant breeding programs. Maintain a healthy, safe working environment while adhering to breeding protocols.
What you'll do
Key Accountabilities
1. Care and treatment of crops and trials.
2. Execution of emasculations and crossings according crossing scheme
3. Harvesting of crossings, seeds and fruits of the crops.
4. Participation in all crop care, seed extraction, cleaning and/or breeding support activities.
5. Daily functional guidance of seasonal workers.
Purpose
6. Co-responsible for a healthy and safe working environment.
- Works independently
- Thorough knowledge of processes in plant and greenhouse
- Work includes simple administrative tasks
- Responsible for own projects, overview en communication towards Breeders
- Planning and execution of own, more complex programmes
- Functional guidance of less experienced Crop Workers (level 1 and 2) and seasonal workers
- Direct point of contact for colleauges outside own department
- Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years relevant work experience
About Enza Zaden
Enza Zaden is a global vegetable-breeding company headquartered in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands. It develops and markets seeds for over 30 vegetable crops, with a strong focus on breeding innovations such as disease resistance (e.g., ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes) and sustainable production. The company operates worldwide, with research, production, and sales activities across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
- Industry
- Vegetable Seeds
- Founded
- 1938
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Enkhuizen, Netherlands
- In Spain
- Almería, Murcia, Valencia
Good to know if you are moving
- Enza Zaden has a significant presence in Spain, with breeding and research stations, seed production sites, and sales offices.
- The company offers roles in Spain such as Pre-Breeder, Crop Worker, Head of Breeding Tomato Mid Tech, Manager Breeding Tomato, Researcher, Sales Representative, and Senior Breeder.
- Working at Enza Zaden involves collaboration with international teams and exposure to global vegetable breeding programs.
- Spain's Mediterranean climate is ideal for vegetable crop breeding and seed production, making it a key location for the company's R&D activities.
In their own words
About the company & team
Team Lead R&D Operations/ Team Lead Seed Production/ Agronomist
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