Enkhuizen, The Netherlands (Fulltime)

(Senior) Breeder Pepper


Create and maintain breeding programs

We are looking for a result driven, creative (Senior) Breeder with excellent analytical, communication and managing skills, You'll be responsible for the development of new varieties.

What are you going to do?

As (Senior) Breeder in our Pepper Department, you will be responsible for the development of new varieties. You create and maintain several breeding programs that will be managed under your direction. To this purpose you create a long term vision based on the latest market developments.

You work within an international operating breeding team, which means that you frequently have contact with your colleagues abroad. This includes regular global travelling.

You will report to the Crop Research Manager Pepper.

Your power

To make this job a success you are a strong personality with excellent analytical and communication skills. You are an enthusiastic and creative entrepreneur with managing skills. You are on top of the latest market developments and able to translate these to your breeding program. You are familiar with novel molecular breeding technologies and you are able to implement these in your breeding programs. You also have affinity with ICT applications. Additionally, you are not afraid to make decisions and you function well in an international team. Mastering Spanish is a plus, but not a must.

In short, you:

  • have a MSc or PhD level (for example in plant breeding);
  • have preferably at least 2 years of experience in plant breeding in a commercial environment.

Our power






Please, send your application to our HR department, via the button below. More information:

  • Annemarie Weening, Recruiter, 0228 784 627