Laboratory 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 Laboratory Assistant Cell Biology for our Cell Biology Team in De Lier.

Why is this your job?

As a Laboratory Assistant Cell Biology you will actively participate in routine Tissue Culture activities within our Cell Biology team. 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 Team Lead Cell Biology TA.

Your tasks and responsibilities:

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

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

• Following process guidelines to achieve the best quality;

• Assisting with protocol applications and process execution;

• Verbal and written report on progress;

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

Who are you?

• You have a vocational (or B.Sc.) degree in Life Sciences and/or Laboratory applications; 

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

• You master excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• You have a team player mentality;

• You have an excellent command of the English language.

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.