Plant Breeding Trial Technician (m/f/d)

Field of Work: Breeding,
Location: Bergen 
Legal Entity: KWS LOCHOW GMBH 
Contract Type: Regular
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 16862

Do you have a passion for agriculture and want to help shape the future of plant breeding? Then join our dedicated team at KWS LOCHOW GmbH in Bergen-Wohlde as a Plant Breeding Trial Technician (m/f/d).

As part of our international rye breeding team, you will be responsible for the technical management of field trials in hybrid rye breeding, making an important contribution to the development of high-performing rye varieties.
This exciting position is permanent and offered on a full-time basis.

Become part of our team and help us shape the future of agriculture!

Your Responsibilities – Diverse and Rewarding:

• Planning, establishing, and managing field trials in the area of hybrid rye


• Organizing sowing, harvesting, and crop management activities


• Timely collection of trait data and statistical analysis of results


• Preparing source material for internal analyses


• Maintaining the relevant database area and ensuring efficient integration of data generated within the breeding program


• Documenting results and processes in accordance with our internal quality management standards


• Collaborating closely with rye breeding teams in Germany and Poland


• Providing technical guidance and support to seasonal staff

Bring in your strengths:

• Completed vocational training or a degree in Agriculture, Horticultural Sciences, or a related field


• Strong knowledge of crop production, ideally with experience in field trial management


• Independent working style, team spirit and a high sense of responsibility


• Valid Class B driver's license 


• Good knowledge of standard MS Office applications 


• Fluent German and good English communication skills, both written and spoken


• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and internationally (up to 10%)

Start your future with us! What we offer to help you grow: 

• As a family-run company, we live by the values of closeness, reliability, vision and independence - a culture, which is also lived in practice, e.g. through an open and friendly working atmosphere


• As a Plant Breeding Trial Technician (m/f/d), no two days will be the same. You can expect a highly interesting and varied role in a national and international setting with the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas


• Our headquarters for the Cereals Business Unit is located in a rural setting in the beautiful Südheide region of Celle in Lower Saxony


• This position also offers an attractive salary package (incl. company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, Christmas and holiday bonus, preferential shares, childcare allowance, job bike)


• According to the motto: "Make yourself grow!" we promote individual professional and personal development 

Advance your career and grow with us in your role!

We look forward to receiving your application via our job portal! 

About KWS

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies and employs around 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a significant amount in research and development.

At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Breeding resilient crops requires diversity; likewise, our strength comes from the diversity of our teams. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us.

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