Junior Breeder Tomato

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Are you passionate about plant breeding and excited to collaborate closely with colleagues across the globe in a highly analytical and data-driven environment?

This is why you want to join us as Junior Breeder Tomato at Enza Zaden

• You will contribute to the development of innovative tomato rootstock varieties for a worldwide market.

• You will work within a dedicated and experienced breeding team.

• You will have the opportunity to deepen your skills in data-driven breeding, focused on detecting small but impactful differences in traits.

Make a difference as Junior Breeder Tomato

As a Junior Breeder Tomato, you will play a key role in the development of new tomato rootstock varieties. In this role, your work has a direct impact on global production systems. Your main responsibilities include:

• Observing, evaluating, and selecting breeding and screening trials, with a strong focus on phenotyping traits which define rootstock performance.

• Recording, processing, and analyzing data to support selection decisions and gain insight into rootstock effects.

• Planning, preparing, and executing breeding activities within a data-driven environment.

• Collaborating intensively with global colleagues in Marketing and Sales, Seed Operations, and Research & Development to ensure alignment.

• Scouting new technologies and methods that can accelerate and improve the breeding process.

• Working independently within a supportive team, combining freedom with responsibility.

As a Junior Breeder Tomato, you are eager to develop your career in breeding. You are able to manage your own projects, switch easily between tactic thinking and detailed analysis, and thrive in an international context with diverse cultures and perspectives. You will be part of a global Tomato Breeding team consisting of experienced breeders, molecular breeders and assistants.

What you bring as a future colleague

• A MSc degree in Applied Biology, Plant Science, or a related field.

• A solid foundation in plant breeding—through study, internships, thesis work, or hands-on breeding experience.

• Practical understanding of breeding principles, such as selection strategies, trial evaluation, trait scoring and data interpretation

• A strong affinity for data-driven methods, statistics, and analytical decision-making.

• Strong analytical skills and a keen eye for detail, especially when differences in traits are subtle.

• Flexibility, strong intercultural communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

• A proactive, independent, and entrepreneurial mindset—you enjoy freedom and responsibility.

• Strong communication skills in English (Dutch is a plus).

• Willingness to travel several times per year.

Modern methods of plant breeding are your main professional interest. You can work independently but also enjoy collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. You are result-oriented, persistent, and energized by discovering new possibilities and applying new technologies in breeding.

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;

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.

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