About KWS

KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, potato, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. 5,700 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries.

Introduction

About KWS

KWS is one of the world's leading plant breeding companies. With the tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for more than 160 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn, sugar beet, cereals, potato, rapeseed, sunflowers and vegetables. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods. 5,700 employees represent KWS in more than 70 countries.

Your tasks

With strong focus on research, namely in the areas of cell biology and haploid induction, we are seeking a Plant Cell Biologist (m / f / d) in our Plant Cell & Transformation Technology Group of KWS SAAT SE & Co. KGaA on a full -time basis for a 2 years fixed-term contract. As a member of a team of cell and molecular biologists you will work in our modern laboratories in Einbeck, Germany with a focus on single cell-based regeneration systems. You will develop regeneration protocols based on haploid cells derived from different donor tissues.

Your field of activity

• Characterization and evaluation of greenhouse-grown donor material using Impedance Flow Cytometry devices
• Designing and practical implementation of experiments
• Setup regeneration protocols for haploid induction via Androgenesis or Gynogenesis
• Supervising staff and coordinating the research activities within the timelines of a fixed project plan
• Generating reports and presenting the results to customers and reviewers

Your profile

• Bring in your strengths
• Master's or PhD degree in Biology, Agriscience or related disciplines 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 or gynogenesis
• Basic knowledge in molecular plant biology
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently
• Experience in donor plant growth under greenhouse conditions is a plus
• Good English language skills, basic German knowledge is advantageous

We offer

• To make yourself grow with us ... What can we offer to help you grow?
• As a family-run company we are guided by the values ??of closeness, reliability, foresight and independence - this culture is lived in practice creating thus an open and friendly working atmosphere.
• True to our motto Make yourself grow, we support employees' professional and personal development.
• We offer excellent work equipment (eg the newest laboratory equipment), a fully fledged, subsidized canteen and sufficient free parking spaces at the KWS location.
• We offer capital formation benefits, Christmas and holiday bonuses, childcare allowance and a job bike.
• Health & Safety are very important for us: our company doctor, company fire brigade / paramedics (with time credit) and company sports create a solid base for this.