About this role
<div> <p>At KWS Vegetables, everything revolves around quality. Not just in the field, but especially in the technology behind it. That’s why we’re looking for a <strong>Research Specialist Seed Technology</strong> who connects research with practice and makes sure innovations don’t stay on paper but actually make an impact.</p> <p>You’ll work on developing and improving technologies around seed quality and treatments. From new testing methods to advanced seed treatments: you help determine what works and make sure it’s actually applied in our operations.</p> <p>You’ll be part of an international team within Operations and work closely with colleagues from Seed Technology, Quality Testing, and crop teams worldwide. The way we work is direct and hands-on. Short lines, lots of collaboration, and always focused on results. No long theoretical trajectories but boots on the ground: testing, improving, and moving forward together.</p> </div> <div>Fulltime · Andijk</div> <div> <div> <h2><strong>Your responsibilities</strong></h2> <p>You move between research, data, and operations. You don’t just look at what’s possible, but especially at what works.</p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Develops and optimizes technologies such as priming, sorting, treatments, and biologicals</p> </li> <li> <p>Introduces and implements new methods for quality control</p> </li> <li> <p>Translates research outcomes into concrete protocols for Operations</p> </li> <li> <p>Sets up (international) field trials to test new technologies</p> </li> <li> <p>Continuously improves seed disinfection in line with quality standards and regulations</p> </li> <li> <p>Ensures data is reliably collected, managed, and used for decision-making</p> </li> <li> <p>Collaborates with crop teams and other stakeholders to improve processes and performance</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><strong>Your skills and experience</strong></h2> <p>You’re curious, analytical, and practical at the same time. You enjoy exploring new ideas, but also making them work in reality.</p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>MSc degree, preferably in Seed Technology or a related field</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience with projects and comfortable working in an international environment</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong with data and affinity for technology and tools</p> </li> <li> <p>Structured way of working and able to keep overview across multiple projects</p> </li> <li> <p>Solution-oriented and able to switch easily between teams</p> </li> <li> <p>Open to change and eager to keep learning</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why you’ll want to be part of our Vegetable Squad</strong></p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li> <p>Work on technologies that have global impact</p> </li> <li> <p>Plenty of room to experiment and improve</p> </li> <li> <p>International collaboration and variety in your work</p> </li> <li> <p>Open, down-to-earth culture</p> </li> <li> <p>Be part of a driven Vegetable Squad</p> </li> <li> <p>Space to develop yourself — both professionally and personally</p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <h2><strong>Join the team!</strong></h2> <p>Ready to get started as our new Research Specialist Seed Technology? Apply now and join our Vegetable Squad!</p> <p>For more information about this vacancy, feel free to contact our Global Lead of Seed Technology Vegetables, <strong>Teun van Herpen</strong>, via +31 6 38 19 85 82 or at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><strong>[email protected]</strong></a>.</p> </div> </div> <div><a href="https://pop-vriend-seeds.homerun.co/research-specialist-seed-technology/en_GB/apply">Apply now</a></div>