Researcher Doubled Haploid Technology

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This is why you want to join us as Researcher Doubled Haploid Technology at Enza Zaden 

• Lead innovative projects aimed at developing new or optimizing existing doubled haploid production protocols;

• Support the implementation of newly developed or improved protocols into routine operations, ensuring your research has practical impact in accelerating vegetable breeding programs;

• Collaborate closely with the Cell Technology Research & Application teams, as well as other passionate colleagues across Biotechnology and Breeding;

• Contribute to our mission to feed the world by working in an environment dedicated to advancing healthy and varied vegetables worldwide.

Make a difference as Researcher Doubled Haploid Technology

As a Researcher Doubled Haploid Technology, you will play a key role in developing new protocols for doubled haploid production and overcoming bottlenecks in existing methodologies. You’ll leverage your expertise in cell biology and plant tissue culture, while bringing in fresh, out-of-the-box ideas to explore and apply the latest scientific discoveries when needed. Your work will involve close collaboration with other Cell Technology experts, as well as cross-functional teams in Biotechnology and Breeding, to secure new/stable doubled haploid production pipelines to speed up vegetable variety development.

Your tasks will include: 

• Leading & executing research projects focused on Doubled Haploid Technology;  

• Scouting for new technologies in the field of cell and tissue culture;

• Working closely with our Cell Technology Applications teams to translate your research into scalable applications for breeding programs. 

You will be part of the Cell Technology (CT) department, where we collaborate with Biotechnology and Breeding to deliver plants with varied genetic value. Our core research areas include protocol development for doubled haploids, genome doubling, genome editing, transgenesis, mutagenesis, micropropagation, in vivo/in vitro plant growth and more. 

What you bring as a future colleague 

• MSc with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or PhD with at least 2 years relevant experience in (green) life sciences, plant biology/biotechnology. Experience in the plant breeding industry is a strong advantage;

• Solid knowledge and hands-on experience in doubled haploid technology, including supporting techniques such as genome doubling;

• Proven experience in project management;

• Hands-on, passionate about plant cell biology and its potential;

• Collaborative team player with independence and perseverance;

• Solution-oriented, capable of prioritizing, decision making and planning;

• Fluent English and comfortable working in an international team. 

Your analytic, proactive approach will support the fast-paced, collaborative environment at Enza Zaden. Excellent communication skills enable you to influence and guide improvements effectively. 

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 3,000 passionate team members across the world, we're on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal? To deliver seeds with that special something: better taste, better yields, and better resistance. On our mission to feed the world, we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together, and everyone’s contribution are valued. Throughout our 85 years, our family values, passion, independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day something we are very proud of! Our passion isn't just a trademark; it's our driving force, propelling our rapid growth. If you're ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment, we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship, initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past, present and future.   

What can you expect from us?

As a family-owned company, we support you to thrive in all areas of life, so that you can be successful inside and outside of work. We offer:

• Flexible work arrangements;

• Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;

• 25 paid vacation days (employees have the option to buy extra vacation days equivalent to two times their weekly working hours);

• 1 paid vitality day for all, plus extra days as your age increases;

We aspire to be a good employer that cares for our employees, both during and after their careers at Enza Zaden. Our most important benefits include:

• Active partnership in your professional development (personal growth);

• Tailor made leadership development programs and global e-learning platform;

• Employer sponsored retirement benefits.

Join us for a career that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes, and we will respond to your application within 10 working days. 

 Do you have any questions about our application process? Please feel free to reach out to:

Annemarie Weening, Senior Corporate Recruiter (a.weening@enzazaden.nl).

Good to know

• This position cannot be filled on an interim basis;

• Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and don’t discriminate based on background, identity or personal characteristics.