At Rijk Zwaan our primary objective is to offer employees an enjoyable and long-term job with attractive pay and conditions. In our family-owned company, everyone is given the freedom to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit. The working atmosphere is inspiring and informal. The typical Rijk Zwaan employee demonstrates engagement, loyalty and team spirit.

Do you want to join us?

Rijk Zwaan’s activities in Murcia are increasing. We are building long term relations with local business partners and are developing product assortments adapted for each climate and market specification of this region. To help us realize these goals, we are looking for a Trial Coordinator.

The Trial Coordinator is in charge of the organisation of external trials to obtain qualitative and quantitative data necessary to provide technical support breeding teams, for early product advancement and research project support. The position requires extensive travelling to offsite trials growing areas, as well as work on the trial station and office.

We are seeking an Trial Coordinator with:

• Degree in horticulture / agriculture or similar
• Valued experience in the sector
• Pro-activity and self motivation

Besides an academic level of thinking, we are looking for a very practical candidate who is not afraid of dirty hands and feet in the field. Furthermore you are an energetic, enterprising and independent person. You have good organizational skills , an eye for detail and are well known with modern technology. Good social skills, a team mentality and the ability to handle extensive field work and relation with growers are indispensable qualities.

We can offer you:

• a solid position in a strong vegetable seed company
• a young developing team
• Many options to develop your skills and career within Rijk Zwaan

Interested?

It takes time to evaluate your application carefully. We will respond as soon as possible.