Breeder assistant tomato

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.

As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.

Function

As a Breeding Assistant in the R&D unit of Hazera, you will work closely with the Breeder and gain exposure to various markets, commercial perspectives, and decision-making processes. You will also learn to manage extensive cross-functional interfaces within a large global organization.

Job Description

• Implement breeding programs, including sowing, planting, and laboratory tests.
• Support field observations and selections both locally and internationally.
• Train and supervise technicians and seasonal workers.
• Responsibility for all breeding support activities.
• Collaborate with local farmers and growers.
• Document, report, and monitor plant development in breeding plots.
• Track pollination team activities and perform pollinations in special programs.
• Maintain breeding software systems (field lists, lab tests, seed inventory, etc.).
• Coordinate with company laboratories and monitor test results.
• Working hours: 06:00 – 15:00.
• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Agriculture or Life Sciences.
• Valid driver’s license – mandatory.
• High level of English – mandatory.
• Background in genetics, molecular biology, and plant physiology – advantage.
• Knowledge of statistics and statistical programming – an advantage.
• Motivation for a role combining fieldwork with office tasks.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Office applications.
• Willingness to travel abroad 2–3 times per year.