Assistant Lettuce Breeder

Cartagena, Spain·Agriculture·Added 6 days ago

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Rijk Zwaan doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Cartagena

    No relocation package mentioned.

About the job

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

We invite you to submit your application for a vacancy as Assistant Breeding Lettuce at our Cartagena (Murcia) station.

Within the Breeding department of Rijk Zwaan, we work on the development of new varieties adapted to different climatic conditions. As an Assistant Breeding, you will actively participate in practical plant breeding tasks, performing your work mainly in the greenhouse and open field.

Your main responsibilities include:

  • Sowing of trials and breeding materials.
  • Performing crosses and pollinations.
  • Collection of plant material and seeds.
  • Logistical management of seeds.
  • Recording and reporting of results in our breeding administration system.

What we're looking for

We are looking for someone with:

  • Higher Vocational Training or equivalent studies in Agriculture, Agronomy, or related areas.
  • Ability to work as part of a team.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Organizational and planning skills.
  • Attention to detail and a practical approach to problem-solving.
  • Good level of Spanish
  • In addition to a solid analytical capacity, we are looking for a very practical person who enjoys working on the ground and has no problem performing their activities both in the field and in the greenhouse.
  • Close collaboration with farm teams to ensure the correct development of the work

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract from day one.
  • Working day from Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 17:00 h and Friday from 08:00 to 14:00 h.
  • Breakfast and lunch included at our facilities.
  • An attractive package of social benefits.
  • Wide opportunities for training and professional development.
  • A close, collaborative work environment oriented toward the growth of people.

About the company & team

We are looking for people with a high level of motivation, commitment, and responsibility. At Rijk Zwaan, we believe that innovation arises from curiosity, collaboration, and the desire to continuously improve. That is why we value those who contribute new ideas, show initiative, and enjoy working in a team to achieve results.

We like practical, organized people with a vocation for service, who face challenges with a positive attitude and are willing to learn and develop professionally in a dynamic and international environment.

If you are passionate about helping others grow, you like turning ideas into concrete actions, and you identify with a culture based on collaboration, trust, and continuous development, we want to meet you.

Hiring process

We will carefully evaluate your candidacy. The selection process may require some time, but we will contact you as soon as possible to inform you about the next steps.

We hope to meet you soon and welcome you to the Rijk Zwaan team!

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