Seed Health Lab Technician/Ref:1045937

Hazera is a global leader in the seed industry. Hazera brings expertise, commitment and support, combining decades of experience with state-of-the-art technology. Hazera breeds, develops, produces and markets varieties and seeds in a wide range of vegetable crops around the world. Hazera’s headquarters are situated in Israel and in The Netherlands, with subsidiaries in twelve countries and an extensive distribution network providing services in over 100 additional markets.

For our QC Department in Made, North Brabant, we are looking for a Seed Health Lab Technician (1 year temporary, full time)

In this role, you will be responsible for performing routine tests for seed health, including ELISA’s, qPCRs, and microbiological work such as making media-plates, culturing methods, and counting CFUs. You will also prepare buffers, plan when to run which tests, and support the development and validation of new protocols.

Additional responsibilities:

Planning and control:

• Organize the daily and short-term planning and logistics of health tests and monitor progress
• Organize the intake and planning of samples
• Monitor progress and update and discuss with manager

Execution:

• Organize and perform sample preparations
• Test execution according to protocols
• Report results in the LIMS system
• Prepare buffer/agar media, manage inventory, and assist in QC with other activities
• Signal errors within health tests (machinery, test quality, lead times/delays, safety) to manager or back-up
• Comply with company guidelines
• Operate autonomously (no final responsibility)
• Perform tests according to work instructions and comply with set guidelines
• Pay attention to health and safety, work according to safety guidelines (MSDS), and act upon safety risks

Job requirements

Candidate profile:

• Experience in microbiological work and/or molecular techniques (ELISA, qPCR), basic lab knowledge, and ability to work accurately
• Learning orientation, focused on quality and results
• Dynamism, flexibility, and proactive thinking
• Committed, accurate, and structured, with a high-risk awareness mentality

Our offer:

• 25 days paid holidays (full time employment)
• 13 days paid ATV (full time employment)
• Vitality leave to facilitate sustainable employability (number of days depending on age)
• Holiday allowance of 8.33%
• Hybrid working policy (depending on the position)
• Flexible working hours (depending on the position)
• Lease-a-bike to promote sustainable employability
• Discount on collective health insurances
• Free fresh fruits
• Free fresh vegetables to take home in the growing season
• Career opportunities within Limagrain Group (access to all vacancies, locally & abroad)
• Learning & Development opportunities (Hazera Academy)
• Working with passionate colleagues
• Active Employee Association (regular events, e.g. BBQ & Padel)

Do you already see yourself as part of the Hazera Seeds team? Then we are looking for you, as our growth and success are driven by passionate and dedicated individuals!

For more details, get in contact with our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Andreea Catarov at +31634594452 or via email: andreea.catarov@hazera.com