Pre-Breeder

We believe it is important that you can 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 keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment. You can also count on:

• A role for 40 hours per week;

• A gross base salary between 31.000€ and 44,700€ gross salary year. The range is based on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week and aligned with your knowledge and experience;

• 25 vacation days, healthcare and an attractive pension scheme;

• Flexible working arrangements;

• An attractive bonus plan of 10% of your annual salary;

• A laptop and phone from Enza Zaden;

• Room to develop yourself through our Great to Grow development program, training courses and e-learning platform;

A strong global breeding pipeline starts with connecting scientific innovation to practical application. In this role as Pre‑Breeder at Enza Zaden, you will accelerate the development and implementation of strategic traits while working at the intersection of research and breeding. This is how you will directly contribute to future-proof vegetable varieties and global crop innovation within an international, collaborative environment.

As a Pre‑Breeder, you will play an important role in strengthening our global breeding pipelines. You will work on developing and implementing molecular tools and pre‑breeding strategies that accelerate the introgression of complex traits into breeding programs. You will collaborate closely with breeders, molecular scientists, and international stakeholders, working across lab, greenhouse, and field environments. Your work ensures that early-stage research translates into practical breeding decisions with impact on crops worldwide. In this role, your work will include:

• Leading and contributing to pre breeding projects and initiatives;

• Coordinating international activities and aligning with global breeding objectives;

• Validating and implementing innovative methodologies for complex trait development;

• Establishing, optimizing, and managing introgression pipelines from concept to routine use;

• Supporting breeders with the practical implementation of strategic traits;

• Translating molecular and phenotypic data into actionable insights and tools.

As a Pre‑Breeder, you bring a strong analytical and proactive mindset. You know how to translate scientific data into practical breeding applications and can use your organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively. You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborate easily with colleagues across functions and regions. In addition, you have: