Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d)

Field of Work: Research & Development

Location:

Einbeck, Lower Saxony, DE

Legal Entity: KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA

Contract Type: Temporary

Is Full Time?:

Onsite/ Remote: Hybrid Working Within Country

Job ID: 16713

We are seeking a highly motivated Plant Cell Biologist (m/f/d) to join our Doubled Haploid Research Unit at KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA in Einbeck , Germany, on a full-time basis for an initially 2-year fixed-term contract.

With a strong focus on research in the areas of cell biology and haploid induction, this position contributes to the development of innovative doubled haploid technologies. As part of a team of cell and molecular biologists, you will work in our modern laboratories with a focus on single cell-based regeneration systems, developing regeneration protocols based on haploid cells derived from different donor tissues and helping to advance next-generation doubled haploid technologies.

Your field of activity and responsibility

• Setting up regeneration protocols for haploid induction via androgenesis.
• Monitoring and evaluating greenhouse-grown donor material, ensuring high-quality starting material.
• Designing and implementing experiments.
• Performing substantial hands-on work in the laboratory.
• Supervising staff and coordinating research activities within the timelines of a fixed project plan.
• Generating reports and presenting results to customers and reviewers.

Bring in your strengths

• Master's degree or PhD in Biology, Agriscience or a related discipline relevant to this area of responsibility.
• Great interest, creativity and initiative in developing innovative technologies.
• Experience in plant cell cultures and haploid induction via methods of androgenesis and/or gynogenesis.
• Basic knowledge in molecular plant biology.
• Experience in donor plant growth under greenhouse conditions is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team for collaborative success.
• Demonstrated ability to directly contribute solutions and innovation to overcome obstacles.
• Good communication skills with internal team members and external partners.
• Ability to communicate and write clearly, concisely and accurately in English; basic German knowledge is advantageous.

Our Offer

• As a family-run company, we live with the values of proximity, reliability, vision and independence, a culture that is also lived in practice through an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to the motto "Make yourself grow!" , we promote individual professional and personal development.
• As a basis, we offer excellent work equipment, a full-fledged subsidized canteen, direct rail connections and sufficient free parking spaces at the site.
• We create the appropriate framework conditions for you: flexible working hours and flexible remote opportunities within Germany, company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, preferential shares, childcare allowance, Job Bike & Job Ticket.
• Health and safety are very important to us, which is ensured by the company doctor, company fire brigade / paramedic (with time credit) and company sports.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application system SuccessFactors! Please click on the “Apply” button in the online advertisement.

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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