(24 to 32 hours per week)

Your Contribution
As a Cell and Tissue Culture Analyst, you provide technical support to the activities within the Cell Biology department, such as the production of doubled haploids and plant regeneration from potato cells and tissues. Together with your colleagues, you contribute to the application of innovative laboratory techniques for the production of parental lines and to accelerate the breeding of new potato varieties.

Specifically, your main tasks include :

• Preparing (complex) media for cell and tissue culture
• Initiating cell and tissue cultures of potato
• Regenerating in vitro plantlets from plant cells and tissues
• Collecting data in automated files

Your Profile
You enjoy working in a laboratory, have an eye for detail, and possess fine motor skills. Working sterile and accurately is essential in this role. You enjoy following established protocols and can identify areas for improvement. You are also skilled in planning, organizing, and collaborating with colleagues, and you’re not afraid to ask questions to gain clarity.

Additionally, you have:

• MBO+ or HBO education focused on laboratory work
• Interest in, and preferably experience with, lab work in plant cell and tissue culture
• Knowledge of chemicals and lab equipment
• Basic knowledge of Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Good command of Dutch and English (spoken and written)
• Ability to independently plan and organize tasks
• A team player with a results-oriented attitude

What We Offer
At HZPC, we value initiative and personal development. You’ll work in an informal environment where you’ll have the space to grow professionally.

Additionally, we also offer:

• A fully HZPC-paid pension, allowing you to focus on your future without worries
• 0,7 FTE, 24 to 32 hours per week
• 32 days off based on a 40-hour workweek
• A 13th month salary, paid out monthly for extra financial security
• A place in a dynamic international organization with diverse opportunities for career and personal development
• An additional reward in the form of our variable bonus, paid out every November based on achieved objectives

About HZPC
Founded in 1898 in the Netherlands, HZPC has grown into a global market leader in innovative breeding, seed potato trade, and concept development. Our ambition is sustainable growth. We offer innovative potato varieties adapted to local growing conditions. We share knowledge and provide solutions that dynamically respond to the climatic, cultural, and commercial challenges in the food chain. With 400 employees in 19 countries and exports to over 90 countries, we contribute to the availability of responsible food for the well-being of millions of people worldwide.

Our R&D activities are based in Metslawier. In this advanced knowledge center, around 100 colleagues from all over the world work daily on developing new varieties, improving existing ones, and expanding our expertise in various specializations. In the fields of genomics and bioinformatics, we are supported by our own research group in Wageningen. More information can be found at www.hzpc.com.

Your reaction: 
We are looking forward to receiving your response! You are invited to show your interest by submitting your application and CV via the application button. For more information about the recruitment process, you can contact Ilse Kuiper (Talent Acquisition Lead) via ilse.kuiper@hzpc.com . For additional information please contact Doretta Boomsma (Program Leader Cell Biology) at doretta.boomsma@hzpc.nl .