Research Specialist

Research Specialist Seed Technology Field of Work: Research & Development Location: Andijk, NorthHolland, NL Legal Entity: BU Vegetables (501) Contract Type: Regular Is Full Time?:: Yes Onsite/ Remote: Onsite Job ID: 16657 At KWS Vegetables, everything revolves around quality. Not just in the field, but especially in the technology behind it. That's why we're looking for a Research Specialist Seed Technology who connects research with practice and makes sure innovations don't stay on paper but actually make an impact. You'll work on developing and improving technologies around seed quality and treatments. From new testing methods to advanced seed treatments: you help determine what works and make sure it's actually applied in our operations. You'll be part of an international team within Operations and work closely with colleagues from Seed Technology, Quality Testing, and crop teams worldwide. The way we work is direct and hands-on. Short lines, lots of collaboration, and always focused on results. No long theoretical trajectories but boots on the ground: testing, improving, and moving forward together. Fulltime · Andijk Your responsibilities You move between research, data, and operations. You don't just look at what's possible, but especially at what works. • Develops and optimizes technologies such as priming, sorting, treatments, and biologicals • Introduces and implements new methods for quality control • Translates research outcomes into concrete protocols for Operations • Sets up (international) field trials to test new technologies • Continuously improves seed disinfection in line with quality standards and regulations • Ensures data is reliably collected, managed, and used for decision-making • Collaborates with crop teams and other stakeholders to improve processes and performance Your skills and experience You're curious, analytical, and practical at the same time. You enjoy exploring new ideas, but also making them work in reality. • MSc degree, preferably in Seed Technology or a related field • Experience with projects and comfortable working in an international environment • Strong with data and affinity for technology and tools • Structured way of working and able to keep overview across multiple projects • Solution-oriented and able to switch easily between teams • Open to change and eager to keep learning Why you'll want to be part of our Vegetable Squad • Work on technologies that have global impact • Plenty of room to experiment and improve • International collaboration and variety in your work • Open, down-to-earth culture • Be part of a driven Vegetable Squad • Space to develop yourself - both professionally and personally Join the team! Ready to get started as our new Research Specialist Seed Technology? At KWS, diversity is not just a value; it is an essential part of our success. Whatever your background or identity is, we invite you to join us. Further information: www.kws.com/career . Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/ .