Manager Applied Laboratory

What does the role of Manager at Rijk Zwaan entail?

As Manager Applied laboratories you are responsible for the implementation labs within Rijk Zwaan Iberica. The implementation labs include:

• Cell Biology
• Phytopathology

This department has a range of tissue culture and cell biological techniques to support breeding of new vegetable varieties as well as disease lab and field tests development, coordination, and execution.You lead a team of researchers, lab assistants, nursery assistants and technician.

 As a leader, you coach team members and ensure the necessary coordination with research departments. Additionally, you are involved in:

• Making strategic plans for the laboratory, including investment plans
• Striving for operational excellence
• Implementing organizational and technical improvements within the department
• Ensuring good cooperation with internal customers
• Maintaining and improving good working conditions

What you bring

You have extensive experience in leading and coaching teams. You are communicative and focused on collaboration. You are also good at organizing, planning, negotiating, and have a strong sense of responsibility. Furthermore, you keep up with scientific insights and technologies in the field of cell biology and phytopathology. You are driven to keep the laboratoriesleading based on these insights. Additionally, your CV includes:

• A completed university degree in biotechnology,biologyor similar (minimum Master level)
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience
• Demonstrable leadership skills and/or experience
• Good command of Spanish and English

What can you expect from us?

As ManagerApplied labs, you will be part of a team of motivated and independently working employees. The labs Implementation department consists of approximately 12 colleagues with the prospect of growing in number. You have access to very modern laboratory facilities and see the results of your work being used every day in the breeding of new vegetable varieties.

In addition to challenging projects and optimization issues, we are happy to offer you:

• A permanent contract
• A good salary, based on job level and experience
• Various training opportunities through our Rijk Zwaan Academy
• A good work-life balance

Where will you be working?

Rijk Zwaan is an international family-owned company with a people-oriented culture. Rijk Zwaan is at the beginning of the food chain. We develop vegetable and fruit varieties and sell the seeds to growers and other chain partners all over the world. We make an important contribution to the world food supply.