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RESPONSIBILITIES

• As a Technician, you will be hands-on involved in the execution of greenhouse projects including project management and practical implementation covering the seed-to-seed workflow.
• This includes sowing, transplanting, plant sampling, seed production, seed harvesting and seed cleaning.
• You will acquire knowhow and maintain agility in plant crossing activities.
• You will ensure optimal growth conditions for the crop, and you will monitor plant pests and diseases proactively.
• You will strictly plan the Greenhouse activities reckoning the oilseed field season to meet tight deadlines.
• You will plan and execute your work independently in alignment with the team goals. You are willing to take initiative and to take on additional tasks and responsibilities.
• You will record, compile and summarize data to outline the productions to your supervisor.
• You will contribute to optimizing workflows and you will troubleshoot where needed.
• A dynamic collaboration with your team colleagues.
• When needed, you will provide support to the Doubled Haploid laboratory and greenhouse activities.
• You will supervise and train temporary staff.
• You will interact with other teams such as Breeders, Doubled Haploid team, Pathology and Field Breeding team, Analytical Lab, Facility Management and Discovery Breeding to ensure continuity in day-to-day operations.
• You will act as a role model with respect to ensuring compliance with the relevant company Standards (Quality, Health, Safety, Environment, Biosafety, Stewardship,...).

QUALIFICATIONS

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or equivalent through relevant successful experience.
• Basic knowledge and interest in plants are essential.
• Preferable basic knowledge about Plant Breeding and Molecular Breeding.
• Plants are your passion.
• You work accurate and you are flexible to meet the tight field season deadlines.
• Additionally, you are self-organized, and you have very good planning and reporting skills.
• You are a team player.
• You have leadership and mentoring skills.
• You have effective communication skills, both verbally and written in Dutch and English.
• You have troubleshooting and advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office).
• You are an innovative thinker in process & efficiency improvement.
• You are eager to learn.
• Finally, you are positive, enthusiastic, pragmatic and you have a getting-things-done mentality.

BENEFITS

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  Responsibility from day one in a challenging but dynamic work environment and "on-the-job" training as part of a committed team.
  
• Competitive compensation including attractive benefits.
  
• Development discussions and programs so that you can reach your full potential.
  
• A dynamic team with enthusiastic colleagues.
  
• Onboarding to help you settle in quickly, ensuring you are part of the BASF team from day one.
  

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