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The European Oilseed Rape Breeding department develops spring and winter oilseed rape hybrids for the EMEA business region.

As a Technician in Breeding and with a love for plants, your position involves the executing of a broad range of Doubled Haploid Laboratory experiments in a reproducible and reliable way as input for the Oilseeds Breeding hybrid program.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT You will be hands-on involved in the execution and organization of all greenhouse and lab Doubled Haploid activities of the European oilseed Breeding program such as: sowing, selection and maintenance of donor plants and managing an optimal microspore culture.This also includes ploidy determination by flowcytometer and Doubled Haploid seed production including planting, transplanting, sampling, harvesting and seed cleaning.As a Doubled Haploid Lab Technician, you will ensure optimal growth conditions for the crop and monitor plant pests and diseases proactively.You will execute and supervise routine lab activities such as preparation of buffers and media, sterilization and embryo culture.Guiding contractors is one of your responsibilities.You will contribute to recording and compiling data according to company standards & for summarizing and outlining the general DH production to your supervisor.You will contribute to planning the DH activities across the general DH production reckoning the oilseed field season to meet tight deadlines. You will contribute to workflow improvements to ensure an efficient DH production and you will troubleshoot when needed.Furthermore, we expect self-leadership: you will independently plan your work and propose appropriate development measures to your supervisor. And you will closely work together with other departments to ensure day to day operations.You will act as a recognized role model with respect to ensuring compliance with all existing company standards (QMS, Health, Safety, BioSafety, Stewardship,...) within your area of responsibility.WHAT YOU OFFER You have a passion for plants and are excited to apply your knowledge in a vibrant greenhouse environment.You hold a Bachelor or Master degree in Life Sciences or equivalent through relevant successful experience.You have a basic knowledge and interest in plants, with a preference for foundational understanding of plant breeding, doubled haploids, and molecular breeding.You work accurately and you are flexible to meet the tight field season deadlines. Additionally, you are self-organized and have very good planning and reporting skills.You are a team player who is eager to learn.You provide technical guidance and coach new co-workers.You exhibit a positive, enthusiastic, and pragmatic attitude, with a strong “getting-things-done” mentality.You can communicate effectively, both orally and writing, in Dutch and English.You have relevant computer skills (Microsoft Office) and a strong digital mindset, with an affinity for relevant software and databases. Additionally, you are confident in integrating new digital tools into your daily workflow.You have a phytolicense or you are willing to obtain your phytolicense.WHAT WE OFFER A permanent contract within an attractive working environment in a professional and motivated team.A role with challenging assignments and responsibilities.An attractive base salary in relation to your diploma and competencies, an annual bonus and extra-legal benefits.HOW TO REACH US

If you need more information about the process or the vacancy, you can reach our recruiting team here. 

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