We are looking for employees with a high level of motivation and commitment. Our company is based on innovation and creativity; we need people with a creative attitude and way of working to develop our products. Do you identify with our values?

Do you have a passion for breeding? Would you like to be part of a team that enthusiastically and successfully develops innovative products? If so, apply for this full-time vacancy for Variety Specialist Breeding at our station in El Ejido.

Our cucumber breeding team is dedicated to developing new cucumber varieties for the world's most important production areas. As a Variety Specialist breeding , you are a member of the Breeding team, you will contribute to the development of competitive cucumber varieties , working closely with colleagues:

• Product development for different cucumber types, contributing to the definition and continuous improvement of the portfolio.
• Support and further development of the breeding program adapted to Mediterranean climate conditions.
• Coordination and follow-up of trials, including planning, execution and evaluation across different locations.
• Phenotyping and data collection to support selection and breeding decisions.
• Data-driven analysis and team-based decision making in close collaboration with breeding colleagues and other departments.
• Active collaboration with other Rijk Zwaan subsidiaries and willingness to travel for trial follow-up and market interaction.

We are seeking an assistant breeding with:

• Degree Agriculture
• At least 5 years of experience as a Technician or in Product Development, preferably within breeding or horticultural environments.
• Proactivity and self-motivation
• Know-how of product development
• Good communication skills
• Affinity with data analysis
• Good knowledge of Spanish and English

Besides an academic level of thinking, we are looking for a very practical candidate who is not afraid of dirty hands and feet in the field.

What can you expect from us?

As Variety Specialist Breeding Cucumber, you will be part of the Cucumber breeding team. Rijk Zwaan offers the opportunity to initiate and execute research that affects the world food supply. In addition to an ever-expanding international working environment, we are pleased to offer you:

· A permanent and stable contract from the start, with long-term career prospects.

· Attractive working conditions and full social benefits.

· Working hours Mondays to Thursdays from 08:00 to 17:00 and Fridays until 14:00.

· Extensive training and personal development opportunities, both technical and personal growth related.

· Breakfast and lunch are provided on site every day, with a wide variety of healthy and tasty options to choose from.

And above all, being part of a stable and leading company in its sector, with an open, respectful, and supportive work culture, where the well-being of people comes first.

Interested?

You can address your application . We will consider your application carefully, which may take some time. You will hear from us as soon as possible.