At KWS Vegetables, everything revolves around quality. Not just in the field, but especially in the technology behind it. That’s why we’re looking for a Research Specialist Seed Technology who connects research with practice and makes sure innovations don’t stay on paper but actually make an impact.

You’ll work on developing and improving technologies around seed quality and treatments. From new testing methods to advanced seed treatments: you help determine what works and make sure it’s actually applied in our operations.

You’ll be part of an international team within Operations and work closely with colleagues from Seed Technology, Quality Testing, and crop teams worldwide. The way we work is direct and hands-on. Short lines, lots of collaboration, and always focused on results. No long theoretical trajectories but boots on the ground: testing, improving, and moving forward together.

Fulltime · Andijk

Your responsibilities

You move between research, data, and operations. You don’t just look at what’s possible, but especially at what works.

Develops and optimizes technologies such as priming, sorting, treatments, and biologicals

Introduces and implements new methods for quality control

Translates research outcomes into concrete protocols for Operations

Sets up (international) field trials to test new technologies

Continuously improves seed disinfection in line with quality standards and regulations

Ensures data is reliably collected, managed, and used for decision-making

Collaborates with crop teams and other stakeholders to improve processes and performance

Your skills and experience

You’re curious, analytical, and practical at the same time. You enjoy exploring new ideas, but also making them work in reality.

MSc degree, preferably in Seed Technology or a related field

Experience with projects and comfortable working in an international environment

Strong with data and affinity for technology and tools

Structured way of working and able to keep overview across multiple projects

Solution-oriented and able to switch easily between teams

Open to change and eager to keep learning

Why you’ll want to be part of our Vegetable Squad

Work on technologies that have global impact

Plenty of room to experiment and improve

International collaboration and variety in your work

Open, down-to-earth culture

Be part of a driven Vegetable Squad

Space to develop yourself — both professionally and personally

Join the team!

Ready to get started as our new Research Specialist Seed Technology? Apply now and join our Vegetable Squad!