Assistant Breeder Cucumber (temporary position for 6 months)

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This is why you want to join us as Assistant Breeder Cucumber at Enza Zaden

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic breeding environment where innovation meets nature.

• Smart and precise work: your eye for detail and curiosity will directly contribute to the development of future cucumber varieties.

• Supportive team culture: work closely with experienced breeders and technicians who are passionate about their craft.

Make a difference as Assistant Breeder Cucumber

As an Assistant Breeder, you’ll play a key role in supporting our cucumber breeding program during a maternity leave period of 6 months. Your work will be a mix of hands-on greenhouse tasks and precise data administration.

• Learn how a breeding program works and support the breeding team with the daily activities.

• Perform evaluations in the greenhouse: collect qualitative and quantitative traits in cucumber plants and fruits (e.g. assess plant vigour, measure size and evaluate fruit quality, etc.). 

• Enter data accurately into Excel files and breeding databases.

• Support the breeder with simple scoring rounds and trait evaluations.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth trial execution and data collection.

You’ll be part of a dedicated breeding team based in Enkhuizen, working closely with breeders and technicians. You’ll report to the Senior Breeder Cucumber and be surrounded by colleagues who are just as curious and detail-oriented as you are.

What you bring as a future colleague

• Bachelor's degree level of thinking

• You are precise and structured in your work — accuracy is your second nature.

• You are curious and observant — you enjoy discovering patterns and asking questions.

• You are comfortable working with Excel and digital tools for data entry.

• You have an interest in plants, breeding, or horticulture — experience is a plus, but not a must.

• You are a team player who communicates clearly and works well with others.

• You are smart and eager to learn — you pick things up quickly and take initiative.

• English is necessary, Dutch is a pre.

This is a temporary position for a duration of 6 months. You are available to start on September 1st.
 

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:

• 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;

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).

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.