Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets. In The Netherlands, Hazera is located in Made (headquarter), Rilland and Warmenhuizen (research and development).
www.hazera.com 

In this challenging job you will lead our active greenhouses tomato breeding team to develop innovative varieties for our customers (growers, trade & retail, and most important the "consumer") who are looking for improved plant performance, resistances, presentation, taste and many other characteristics.

You will be part of one of the largest networks of breeders (tomato and other crops), R&D tool developers, crop specialist and our worldwide production, commercial and marketing teams.
With your knowledge and leadership skills and the supervision of the Breeding Director, you will define the breeding strategy and develop a genetic improvement program to create new and original varieties in line with company business objectives and market needs.

Your background:

• Practical person with good analytical skills and a MSc/PhD in plant breeding/genetics or related field;
• Experience with modern vegetable breeding, statistics and experimental design;
• Capable of managing a team;
• Strong interest and background in molecular breeding techniques, database, and breeding support applications;
• Strong problem solving and analytic skills and keen eye for details;
• Proficient in English, basic level of Dutch is a plus;
• A demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a team player;
• Willing to travel frequently to relevant markets.

Our offer:

• A multilateral position, operating in an international environment.
• A collegial environment where initiative is appreciated.
• A position with a competitive remuneration.

Information:

Working at Hazera means contributing in a professional way to the growth of our business, in an informal, international environment. We are customer and market oriented and teamwork is important. Other characteristics of our organization are openness, flexibility and orientation on results. We focus on employee development with consideration and respect for individual needs. That’s why it's nice to work at Hazera!

Are you up for a new challenge?

If you are enthusiastic to join a growing organization, please send us as soon as possible a letter of motivation and a detailed resume in English, preferably by e-mail webjobs@hazera.com (t.a.v. Judith Boone, Recruitment Manager) or through the form on our website www.hazera.nl or www.hazera.com.

Acquisition with reference to this advertisement will not be appreciated.