About this role
Greenhouse Technician Oilseed Rape Breeding (m/f/d) Agriculture plays a fundamental role in fulfilling many of humanity's basic needs: food, feed, energy. To support growers and those who take care of our environment, BASF develops innovative solutions for farming, pest control and landscape management - so that we can effectively contribute to improving people's lives and business' demands. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for sustainable agriculture at the Innovation Center of BASF Belgium Coordination Center CommV in Gent, Belgium. Within BASF seed and Traits R&D, The European Oilseed Rape Breeding department develops spring and winter oilseed rape hybrids for the EMEA business region. As a Technician in Breeding and with a love for plants, your position involves the executing of a broad range of Greenhouse experiments in a reproducible and reliable way as input for the Oilseeds Breeding hybrid program. The person we are looking for will be located on our breeding station in Astene, Belgium and will be part of a team of several fellow plant-loving colleagues. You will report directly to the Greenhouse Team Leader. This is what you can expect: o As a Technician, you will be hands-on involved in the execution of greenhouse projects including project management and practical implementation covering the seed-to-seed workflow. o This includes sowing, transplanting, plant sampling, seed production, seed harvesting and seed cleaning. o You will acquire knowhow and maintain agility in plant crossing activities. o You will ensure optimal growth conditions for the crop, and you will monitor plant pests and diseases proactively. o You will strictly plan the Greenhouse activities reckoning the oilseed field season to meet tight deadlines. o You will plan and execute your work independently in alignment with the team goals. You are willing to take initiative and to take on additional tasks and responsibilities. o You will record, compile and summarize data to outline the productions to your supervisor. o You will contribute to optimizing workflows and you will troubleshoot where needed. o A dynamic collaboration with your team colleagues.