Associate Breeder Pot & Bedding Plants Spain
At Dümmen Orange, every role contributes to our mission of creating sustainable value in ornamental horticulture. As an Associate Breeder Pot & Bedding Plants, you play a key role in breeding competitive Pot and Bedding varieties for major markets and contribute to product development to achieve business objectives. You will operate in an international team, and you will report to the Breeding Manager. Your work directly supports our R&D department in Puerto Lumbreras, Murcia, Spain and helps us deliver innovation, quality, and value to our customers and partners worldwide.
Why this role matters
This role is critical to driving innovation, ensuring the quality of our products and enhancing customer experience. Your expertise and skills will help Dümmen Orange stay ahead in a competitive global market, while also reinforcing our commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation.
Your tasks and/or responsibilities include
* Preparation and coordination of daily breeding activities with amongst flower trials and diagnostics.
* Collecting and analyzing phenotypic and genotypic data in our breeding database.
* Reporting on the progress of breeding activities and making recommendations for adjustments and improvement of systems and processes.
* Ensuring the implementation of new developments into the breeding processes.
* Operate, optimize and coordinate breeding and production process in the greenhouse.
Your profile
As an Associate Breeder Pot & Bedding Plants, you combine strong analytical thinking with a hands‑on, solution‑oriented mindset. You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and thrive as a team player who actively supports cross‑functional collaboration. With a sharp eye for detail, you contribute to high‑quality breeding work in a dynamic greenhouse environment.
Furthermore you have:
* a Master’s degree in Life Sciences, preferably in Plant Breeding.
* alternatively, a relevant Bachelor’s Degree with years working experience.
* experience with breeding processes and systems, and an eye for detail.
* a good command of the English language, both verbal and written; good command of the Spanish language is preferred.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary based on your knowledge and experience. Full-time position (40 hours per week). A personal development plan focused on continuous learning and our core values: commitment, focus, passion, and responsibility.
Who we are and what we do
Dümmen Orange is a leading global breeder and propagator of flowers and plants, offering an extensive portfolio of crops and varieties to growers, wholesalers, and retailers worldwide. We develop stronger, healthier flowers and plants, enhancing their beauty and performance.
Contact Arjan Koot (Breeding Manager annuals, perennials & pot plants) via +31 6 12099500.
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