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PhytoComplexes Development Expert

vor 2 Monaten

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist to join our Nutreco External team as a Plant Production Development Specialist. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the development of our PhytoComplexes, which are used in the feed industry.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with our Discovery Group to select the optimum candidate plant species and develop a species-specific selection formula.
  • Source plant accessions globally based on species-specific sourcing strategies and report on sourcing activities.
  • Propagate and evaluate plant accessions in standardized greenhouse and field trials.
  • Select and genetically identify superior plant accessions.
  • Apply for plant variety registration.
  • Continuously improve our plant materials through extended sourcing and/or crossbreeding, followed by evaluation of the progeny.
  • Develop propagation techniques, cultivation methods, and post-harvest processing technologies for our PhytoComplexes.
  • Compile guidelines for the production of our PhytoComplexes.
  • Transfer developed production technology and plant material to our Plant Production Group, including compilation of production guidelines and conduct of internal and external trainings.
  • Publish and present results in peer-reviewed journals and/or at international congresses.
  • Train staff of Nutreco OpCos and Nutreco OpCos' business partners.
Requirements
  • Master's degree in Agronomy or Horticulture, with a specialization and first practical experiences in the areas of plant breeding and/or the conduct and evaluation of agronomic field experiments. PhD is a plus.
  • Proven profound knowledge on plant breeding.
  • Hands-on experience regarding the propagation of plants (in vitro and in vivo).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with team members and stakeholders across multiple teams in a global environment.
  • Fluent in English, proficiency in German is a plus.
  • High level of initiative, autonomy, reliability, and flexibility in handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
  • Ability/commitment to travel, up to 20% of the time, to visit plant breeding and agronomic trial sites, to attend scientific conferences, and to participate in collaborative meetings.
What We Offer
  • A full-time position, 40 hours per week.
  • A competitive remuneration package with a good pension scheme.
  • 25 vacation days, with the possibility to sell or purchase a limited number of days.
  • Opportunity for business travel to be involved in projects around the globe.
  • A flexible work environment.