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.