Assistant Alfalfa Breeder

Assistant 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. 

Your missions 

As an Assistant Alfalfa Breeder, you will be responsible for: 

Designing, conducting, analyzing and documenting breeding trials in accordance with the objectives of the Alfalfa Breeding Program

Contributing to the optimization of the program by developing and implementing new methods and technologies

Guaranteeing the reliability of data and the efficiency of processes through rigorous management of activities and IT tools

Coordinating the technical activities of the team and providing operational support to achieve quality, deadlines and budget objectives

Integrating the needs of the market into the selection objectives and support the Breeder in the strategic orientations

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

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 

You have a Bac+2 to Bac+5  in plant production, plant breeding or equivalent field. You are proficient in: conducting field trials, agronomic observations, data analysis and interpretation. 

You have previous experience in a similar position.

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

Conditions 

Desired start as soon as possible. 

Salary: according to profile 

If you are interested in this opportunity, send us your up-to-date CV at (link to be inserted). 

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