Breeding Nursery Specialist

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Breeding Nursery Specialist

The Breeding Nursery Specialist is responsible to support vegetable pipelines to ensure success in nursery operations & inventory management, through collection of genotypic samples, planning of crossing blocks, and preparation of trialing packages for testing teams. The Nursery Specialist supports the delivery of seed in the right quantity, quality, to the right location at the right time according to crop cycle timelines, plans and protocols.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute and support day-to-day nursery operations and seed inventory task, such as sowings & transplants, genomic sample collection, preparation of material for nursery activities, preparation of trial packages, seed harvest, seed treatment & packaging.
• Effective collaboration with Nursery Associates, Crop Production to execute on the delivery of high-quality seed production, Seed inventory management, data collection and entry into enterprise systems.
• Collaborate with PEA/Breeder/TRA’s through the enterprise tools during preparation of trials/shipments.
• Help and assist the Nursery Associate to organize activities within the team (definition of priorities, preparation of lists, communication with stakeholders, KPI archiving etc..).
• Support successful planning to generate needed crossing blocks, trialing packages and quality data for product advancement.
• Collect and leverage data to support improvement and optimization of pipelines, tools and workflows, including extraction, curation and management of genomic, phenotypic and pipeline data.
• Proactively identify opportunities to assist in improving established procedures, and lead troubleshooting activities through root cause analysis and troubleshooting techniques.
• Log relevant data in the appropriate breeding databases and ensure timely update and maintenance.
• Available to work outside business hours if needed for Crop care and if (technical) problems occur and participate in the technical emergency service.
• Contribute and implement to additional projects related to the development, optimization & evolution of process across the team depending on certain situations (trial process, seed stock, phenotyping, inventory, other tasks of the team etc..).
• Creating value to, on and beyond the farm by offering tailored solutions, that’s what we do. At Bayer Vegetable Seeds, we are dedicated to developing new vegetable seed varieties that growers around the world can cultivate. By combining our passion and in-depth knowledge, we strive for crop optimization and innovation for the benefit of farmers, consumers and our planet. From glasshouses to open fields, we join our forces with science and mother nature to advance health and nutrition. Do you want to join this team as well?

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree to Master’s Degree in plant breeding, horticulture, vegetal sciences or in a related field of research
• 2+ years’ experience in plant breeding, preferably in horticulture, or in research in agriculture.
• Ability to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based environment. Manages multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to perform tasks with considerable independence.
• Capacity to communicate and work effectively with all management levels in a multi-cultural organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and understanding of how to apply them to achieve business results.
• Autonomous in decision making.
• Source of proposals.
• Fluency with communication and transparency.
• Good level of English is required.

WHAT BAYER OFFERS YOU
As a modern employer, we take care of our employees and help them find a balance between career development opportunities and personal life planning. We offer our employees a wide range of career prospects, a modern working environment and competitive compensation. Bayer employees benefit from great employment conditions, such as:

• An excellent competitive salary based on a 38-hour workweek.
• A gross monthly salary between € 3.500 and € 4.400 based on a 38-hour workweek, depending on your education and work experience.
• An additional 8,33% holiday allowance and a bonus (based on company results).
• 25 days of leave, with the option of buying a maximum of 10 additional days.
• A solid retirement plan and bicycle lease plan.
• An inspiring working environment with professional and committed colleagues.
• A successful innovative organization with international career possibilities.
• Challenges and possibilities to learn, to explore and to develop.

Be innovative, be Bayer. We shape the future of everyday health, patient care and agriculture. Together, we can advance health and nutrition for all. Guided by our purpose ‘science for a better life’, rooted in our DSO approach and steered by the organization’s strategy, we reach for our ambitious vision. Help bring this vision to life: Health for all, hunger for none.

INTERESTED IN THIS VACANCY?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter (in 1 document). Do you have a question, or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Mirella Kuijer via mirella.kuijer.ext@bayer.com .
What can you expect? The application process consists of a phone screening, a personality questionnaire and reasoning test and an interview with the recruiter and hiring manager.

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YOUR APPLICATION

Do you want to work in a place where you can be just YOU? Your unique personality, background and talents help build a strong, diverse and inclusive Bayer. So join us! Be You, Be Bayer.

Location: Wageningen - the Netherlands

Netherlands : Netherlands : Wageningen

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

834039