Jobbeschreibung
KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants' resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development.As a member of the Phytopathology team of KWS SAAT SE & Co KGaA in Einbeck, you will provide technical support to implement plant pest and disease monitoring protocols. This involves collecting samples, documenting observations, setting up and supervising insect traps, annotating pictures, and performing various field, lab, or desk tasks.
Responsibilities:
You will travel across Germany and Europe to replace sticky cards, catch insects using sweep nets, and collect plant samples. You also need to keep track of our equipment and supplies, ensuring everything is well-organized and stocked. You will take care of insect traps and environmental sensors, ensuring they function correctly. You will need to accurately document your procedures and observations being prepare to present regular reports on your findings to the team.
This is a full-time position for six months, to be filled as soon as possible.
Bring in your strengths
- MSc in agricultural or related biological sciences with basic knowledge of plants and insects
- Experience working with protocols is desirable
- Fluency in English, basic knowledge of German is desirable
- A valid a valid driver's license is mandatory for this position. Open for extensive travel within Europe
- Independent, proactive, and capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility, a problem-solving attitude, empathy, and intercultural awareness
- Efective customer-oriented communication and excellent teamwork skills
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a passion for biological sciences and agriculture, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the role.Mehr