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This is why you want to join us as Intern Breeding Hydro Lettuce at Enza Zaden

• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and evolving hydroponic lettuce breeding environment.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across breeding, post-harvest, molecular, and plant physiology disciplines.
• Develop skills in trial setup, data analysis, and protocol optimisation, making a real impact on product shelf-life innovation.

Make a difference as Intern Breeding Hydro Lettuce

As our intern, you will explore the dynamic field of hydroponic lettuce breeding, focusing on shelf-life improvement and protocol optimisation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will:

• Conduct greenhouse trials, including setup, plant monitoring, and data collection for analysis.
• Collaborate with the Post-Harvest Lab to evaluate lettuce shelf-life.
• Develop and enhance protocols to assess and improve product freshness.
• Present your findings and recommendations to various departments at the end of your internship.

You will be based at our office in Enkhuizen and fully immersed in our collaborative work environment.

What you bring as a future colleague

You are passionate about plants and motivated by innovation. Your analytical mindset and eagerness to learn make you a strong candidate for this role. Specifically, you bring:

• Current MSc enrolment in a relevant field (e.g., Plant Breeding, Horticulture, or related disciplines).
• A strong interest in plant breeding and shelf-life research.
• Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Availability starting from February 2025 for a 6-month, full-time internship (38 hours per week).

Having experience with image analysis tools is a plus.

Enza Zaden as your employer

With more than 2,800 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: vegetables with 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 is 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; 
• An internship allowance

Get in touch

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

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

Martine Rook-Wijnker

Recruiter

m.rook-wijnker@enzazaden.nl