Alfalfa Breeder

Alfalfa Breeder 

Join DLF, the world leader in forage and turf seeds 

Founded in 1872 in Denmark, DLF is a leading international player in the creation, production and marketing of forage and turf grass seeds. Present in more than 100 countries, the company has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. 

Within DLF Genetics, our French subsidiary dedicated to plant breeding, located in Les Alleuds (49320), you will join a team of 10 people and participate in the development of the alfalfa breeding program for the European market. You will also be in charge of supervising a breeding team.

Your missions 

As an Alfalfa Breeder, you will be responsible for: 

Defining and implementing the alfalfa breeding strategy, in close collaboration with the Alfalfa Segment Manager based in Wisconsin (USA); 

Managing the alfalfa breeding program and ensuring its scientific and technical advancement

Analyzing test data and ensuring synthesis with stakeholders; 

Participating in cross-cutting breeding programs conducted at the R&D station, in collaboration with the forage and turf selection teams; 

Supervising and supporting selection assistants and technicians; 

Supervising laboratory disease trials, development trials on the Alleuds site as well as on external sites; 

Welcoming visitors and partners for research or commercial activities; 

Collaborating closely with the various departments of the company (marketing, sales, seed production, etc.); 

Ensuring scientific, technological and competitive monitoring in order to propose new types of innovation. 

The position involves an estimated 4 to 5 trips per year, to France, Europe and occasionally the United States. 

Fluency in English is essential to exchange regularly with the program manager as well as with your colleagues at the various research stations located in Europe, the United States and Oceania. 

Your profile 

With a Bac+5 to Bac+8 level in genetics, plant breeding or an equivalent field, you have significant experience in varietal selection. You are proficient: the conduct of field trials, agronomic observations, the analysis and interpretation of data, the organization and management of a breeding program. 

Thorough, precise, organized and solution oriented, you appreciate teamwork in an international environment while knowing how to also work independently.

Conditions 

Desired start as soon as possible. 

Remuneration: according to profile 

If you are interested in this opportunity, send us your up-to-date CV  

We will be delighted to discuss with you and introduce you to our team and our projects.