Are you looking to use your laboratory skills to contribute to fresh food and a healthy diet? We are looking to expand our team with a Technical Assistant - DH Production  based at the KWS Vegetables’ state-of-the-art plant cell biology facilities in Wageningen, the Netherlands. The Technical Assistant will support the lab activities relating to doubled haploid production for KWS vegetables. You will implement tissue culture protocols, support their subsequent optimization, take part in the production of double haploids, and ensure all DH production records are up to date. You will report to the Lead of Cell Biology based in Wageningen. The intended starting date for this position is March 2026. 

Job purpose:

Contribute to the competitiveness of the worldwide KWS vegetable breeding portfolio through the routine, cost effective and reliable production of doubled haploid lines. Support the implementation and optimization of doubled haploid production protocols for selected crops. Participate in all activities in the DH production process including media preparation, sample picking, in vitro tissue culture and DH acclimatization. Facilitate efficient platform management through the maintenance of accurate records.  

Your Responsibilities:  

• Perform all tasks associated with the production of high quality doubled haploid lines. 

• Assist in sampling of donor plants. 

• Sterilisation of incoming material. 

• Preparing media and other materials. 

• Execution of sterile in vitro plant tissue culture work. 

• Maintenance of accurate lab records and sample management databases. 

• Set-up, maintenance, operation and cleaning of laboratory equipment and instruments. 

• Keeping lab and work area clean, adhering to sterile techniques and good lab practices. 

• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with production protocols, company policies, and regulations. 

To seed your future, you've got the following skills:

• You have a BSc in laboratory technologies (or related field) ideally with some experience. 

• Excellent command of the English language. Additional relevant languages are very beneficial

• Experience with Office365 applications and the ability to learn new software tools. 

• Excellent attention to detail and highly results oriented. 

• Great team player.  

Reasons to join KWS?

• You will be part of a fast-evolving, international company striving to become a leader in the vegetable seed industry.
• It’s an ideal opportunity to build your career within a unique organization with big ambitions.
• You own and drive the job, with this lots of freedom and responsibility to truly make a difference.
• Your working environment is inspiring and consists of a diverse and growing team of experienced gurus and fresh talents.
• You’ll receive a competitive salary and all kinds of nice extra’s, such as the Freshplorer bag filled with cool stuff on your first day

Ready to seed the future at KWS Vegetables?

Join the team!

Will you become our new Technical Assistant - DH Production at KWS Vegetables?  Then apply for this position and become part of The Vegetable Squad! We invite you to apply online via our SuccessFactors application system. Use the "Apply" function to submit your application.