A strong global breeding pipeline starts with connecting scientific innovation to practical application. In this role as Pre‑Breeder at Enza Zaden, you will accelerate the development and implementation of strategic traits while working at the intersection of research and breeding. This is how you will directly contribute to future‑proof vegetable varieties and global crop innovation within an international, collaborative environment.
Make a difference as Pre‑Breeder
As a Pre‑Breeder, you will play an important role in strengthening our integral breeding pipelines. You will work on developing and implementing molecular tools and pre‑breeding strategies that accelerate the introgression of complex traits into breeding programs. You will collaborate closely with breeders, molecular scientists, and international stakeholders, working across lab, greenhouse, and field environments. Your work ensures that early‑stage research translates into practical breeding decisions with impact on crops worldwide.
In this role, your work will include:
- Leading and contributing to pre breeding projects and initiatives;
- Coordinating international activities and aligning with global breeding objectives;
- Validating and implementing innovative methodologies for complex trait development;
- Establishing, optimizing, and managing introgression pipelines from concept to routine use;
- Supporting breeders with the practical implementation of strategic traits;
- Translating molecular and phenotypic data into actionable insights and tools.
What You Bring As Our Future Colleague
As a Pre‑Breeder, you bring a strong analytical and proactive mindset. You know how to translate scientific data into practical breeding applications and can use your organizational skills to manage multiple projects effectively. You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and collaborate easily with colleagues across functions and regions. In addition, you have:
- An MSc degree (e.g., Plant Science, Breeding,