Lettuce Breeder

• Joining a leading and independent company in the horticultural seed sector.
• Direct participation in one of the company's most strategic genetic improvement programs.
• Innovative and highly specialized work environment.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary research, development, and market teams.
• Professional development plan and ongoing training.
• Competitive compensation package in line with the experience provided.

We are looking to hire a Lettuce Breeder to lead and develop genetic improvement programs, contributing to the launch of new varieties adapted to the needs of producers and international markets.

You will join the team responsible for designing and executing the genetic improvement strategy in lettuce, developing innovative varieties that stand out for their productivity, quality, resistance, and agronomic adaptation.Main responsibilities

• Participate in the genetic improvement programs for different types of lettuce.
• Design crossing, selection, and new variety development strategies.
• Evaluate genetic material at different phases of the breeding program.
• Coordinate field trials in different production areas.
• Identify and select materials with disease resistance and abiotic stress tolerance.
• Analyze agronomic, commercial, and statistical results for decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Biotechnology, Phytopathology, Production, and Product Development teams.
• Maintain contact with producers, customers, and commercial teams to identify new improvement opportunities.
• Manage technical and human resources associated with the program.

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Degree in Agronomic Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology, or similar.
• Demonstrable experience in plant genetic improvement.
• Solid knowledge of genetics, varietal selection, and experimental design.
• Experience in evaluating field trials.
• High level of English.
• Availability for sporadic travel within the Iberian Peninsula.

Special consideration will be given to

• Previous experience in lettuce genetic improvement.
• Master's or PhD in Plant Genetic Improvement.
• Knowledge of marker-assisted selection and molecular tools.
• Experience in horticultural crops and international breeding programs.
• Proficiency in statistical tools and plant breeding databases.

Key competencies

• Technical leadership.
• Analytical capacity and scientific orientation.
• Innovation and creativity.
• Results orientation.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective communication and influence.