Research Assistant Cell Biology

Oudecampsweg 35C, 2678 NN De Lier, Netherlands

Flowers and plants have a strong emotional value for the people who buy them. Their potential to inspire is endless – They can make our day, brighten up the house, or turn the garden into a paradise.

Dümmen Orange is a leading breeder and propagator of flowers and plants. Our goal is to inspire people and create a better, more beautiful world. We offer an impressive portfolio of crops and varieties to growers, wholesalers and retailers around the world. 

We are looking for a Research Assistant Cell Biology for our Cell Biology Team in De Lier.

Why is this your job?

As a Research Assistant Cell Biology, you will lead and execute R&D activities within defined projects or support plans aimed at effectively delivering quality data and results and thus contributing to the innovation of products and processes and expanding the freedom-to-operate and intellectual property position. The position offers exposure to the state-of-the-art Cell Biology and Tissue Culture technologies applied to different ornamental crops in a competitive and dynamic environment. You will actively take part in a young, and dynamic team; good communication skills and team-player mentality are valued in all our lab personnel. The reporting line is directed to Research Manager Plant Process Innovation.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

• Efficient and timely execution of routine activities like media preparation, multiplication and maintenance of plants, shipment, etcetera; 

• Supports the creation of R&D year planning within relevant domain, and execution thereof

• Take part in processing different running projects e.g. in vitro culture establishment, plant propagation, and organogenesis;

• Following defined SOP procedures; 

• Occasionally conduct literature reviews and assist in the design of research methodologies to support ongoing projects;

• Following process guidelines as well as SOP to achieve the best quality and safety;

• Assisting with protocol applications and process execution;

• Gather experimental data ensuring accuracy and relevance;

• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate research findings to internal stakeholders;

• Supporting the Cell Biology team with organization, communication and administration.

Who are you?

• You have a B.Sc. (or M.Sc.) degree in Life Sciences and/or Laboratory applications. Prior experience in research preferred; 

• You have proven experience with working in aseptic conditions and with several of the techniques described above. Plant tissue culture experience is a plus;

• You work independently and collaboratively within the team environment;

• You show proactivity, adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving work setting;

• You have strong organizational skills and attention to details;

• You master excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• You have a team player mentality;

• You are proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.

What do you get in return?

Dümmen Orange has major international ambitions with innovation technology and quality high on the agenda. There is plenty of room for autonomy, personal growth and you are part of an expert team. This allows you to optimally develop as a driven professional in your field. There is a supportive and open working environment where sharing knowledge, collaboration and achieving common goals are very important.

We also offer:

• An attractive salary depending on your knowledge and experience;

• Full-time employment (based on 38 hours);

• 25,5 vacation days on a full-time basis;

• Working hours are can be determined in consultation;

• A personal development plan based on continuous learning and our core values of commitment, focus, passion and responsibility.

• An international working environment;

• Collective Labour Agreement for the Greenhouse Horticulture Sector with, among other things, good leave arrangements and a good pension scheme (BPL Pension). We invest in your future by paying 2/3 of the pension premium.

Who are we?

We are a leading international breeder and propagator of flowers and plants. Our breeders enhance characteristics such as colour, fragrance, and shape, as well as less visible traits like disease resistance, higher yield per square meter, and extended vase life. In production locations across Africa, South and Central America we have 330+ hectares of production space at our disposal. Here we set up our mother stock plants and propagate the starting material. Our extensive range of crops and varieties finds its way to growers, wholesalers, and retailers around the world.

With a leading R&D team, a diverse network of our own propagation sites, and over a century of experience in floriculture, we are the trusted source for industry expertise and innovation in floriculture breeding.

The products our industry produces have a strong emotional value for the consumers who buy them. Our purpose is to inspire people and create a better, more beautiful world. Our team of 6,600 dedicated, focused, and passionate professionals works across the globe. Our head office is located in De Lier, the Netherlands.

Your application 

Do you dare to bloom and are you ready to take your career to the next level? Click on the button below to apply for this job. If you have questions about the job, you can contact Deborah Casamento (TA Team lead Cell Biology) via +31 610 110 163.

Acquisition with reference to this advertisement will not be appreciated.