Breeding Assistant

As a Breeding Assistant, you will support both the Senior Breeder and Junior Breeder in the practical and operational execution of breeding activities. You will play a key role in maintaining smooth day-to-day breeding operations by coordinating field activities, managing seed inventory, supporting warehouse processes, and ensuring effective communication between departments.

This is a hands-on position within an R&D environment where accuracy, organization, and teamwork are essential.

Your responsibilities include:

• Supporting breeding programs and technical field activities
• Assisting with operational breeding processes while following protocols and quality standards
• Managing seed extraction, packing, shipment, and inventory administration
• Monitoring stock levels of breeding equipment and consumables
• Coordinating purchases and ensuring availability of breeding materials
• Aligning breeding activities with operational planning on a weekly basis
• Supporting communication and coordination between R&D and operational departments
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring structured workflow processes

• MBO/HBO working and thinking level, preferably in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, Biology, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of plant breeding, seed handling, or agricultural processes is preferred
• Strong organizational and coordination skills
• Accurate and detail-oriented working style
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable working in a dynamic operational and research environment
• Good command of the English language
• Driving license is a plus

• A challenging and varied role within an innovative R&D environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced breeders and technical specialists
• International and collaborative company culture
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Gross monthly salary of approximately €2,797 per month, depending on experience and background
• Attractive secondary employment conditions
• A stable fulltime position within a future-oriented organization
• The opportunity to directly contribute to sustainable agricultural innovation

Our client is an internationally active organization within the agricultural and horticultural industry, focused on innovation, quality, and sustainable crop development. With a strong emphasis on research and development, the company continuously invests in advanced breeding technologies and operational excellence to support the future of food and agriculture.

The working environment is professional, collaborative, and internationally oriented, offering employees the opportunity to contribute directly to innovative breeding projects and long-term agricultural development.