Junior Breeder

A strong research foundation begins with a drive for innovation and continuous improvement in breeding programs.

In the role of Junior Breeder – Sonipat, you will contribute to both the cucumber and pumpkin breeding programs, with ample opportunities to learn, experiment, and innovate.

Make a difference as a Junior Breeder
As a Junior Breeder, you will play an important role in planning all activities of the breeding project for Cucumber and Pumpkin crops at our R&D base at Sonipat.

You will work on making the right plant and line selections on critical moments in the breeding cycle and contribute to the evaluation of crop traits necessary for successful breeding. You will collaborate with the senior breeder, and work on obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills

In this role, your work will include:

• Development of knowledge and skills to be able to plan all activities of a breeding project: Translation of the set Breeding targets into an operational breeding plan.

• Development of knowledge and skills to be able to execute the activities of a breeding project.

• Development of knowledge and skills to be able to maintain detailed records throughout the breeding cycles.

• Development of knowledge and skills to be able to make decisions to advance material to R2 and planning of trial productions and screening trials.

• Development of knowledge and skills to handover R3 material to Seed Production according to the defined specifications and register in the designated system (currently Varmas).

• Development of knowledge and skills to be able to implement developed technology and traits in the breeding program.

What you bring as our future colleague
As a Junior Breeder, you bring efficiency in planning and executing breeding experiments. You can coordinate external breeding and screening trials effectively, along with strong data management skills to support the Breeder/Senior Breeder in achieving successful crop evaluations and selections.

In addition, you possess the following:

• A Master’s degree in Agriculture with specialization in Genetics & Plant Breeding, along with a minimum of 1 year of relevant practical experience

• Strong analytical and observational skills to interpret complex genetic and environmental data

• A genuine passion for crop breeding and trial evaluation

• A scientific and research-oriented mindset

• Curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning, with a willingness to develop, collaborate, and innovate

• Readiness to work at the Sonipat location

Enza Zaden as your employer
Enza Zaden is an international family-owned company that has been developing innovative vegetable varieties since 1938. Together with more than 3,300 colleagues worldwide, we work on vegetable seeds with better flavor, higher yield and strong resistances. We do this from our mission: “Breeding to feed the world.” Every day, more than 480 million people eat vegetables grown from our seeds, and that is something we are very proud of.

We’re passionate about our work and care about one another. Good ideas are given room to grow and together we keep moving forward. This is how we continue to grow and innovate, both as a company and as colleagues.

What you can expect from us
We believe it is important that you can grow in your work and feel good about what you do. That is why we invest in your development, well-being, and job satisfaction. Through our Great to Grow development program, our focus on vitality, and activities that bring colleagues together, we create a work environment where you can keep learning and contribute with energy and enjoyment.

You can also count on:

• A role for 45 to 48 hours per week;

• Flexible working options

• Attractive compensation aligned with industry benchmarks

• An attractive bonus plan ;

• A laptop from Enza Zaden;

• Room to develop yourself through our Great to Grow development program, training courses and e-learning platform;

• Opportunity to collaborate with international colleagues and gain exposure to global breeding trends and techniques

Let’s connect
Looking for a career that grows with you? Apply using the application button by 15 July 2026. You will receive an automatic confirmation within a few minutes. We will let you know the next step within 10 business days.

An assessment is part of the application process. This role cannot be filled on an interim basis. A security screening is also part of our recruitment process.

Do you have questions about the role or the application process? Please feel free to contact Pranita Aghamkar, HR Specialist, at [email protected] 

Enza Zaden is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on background, identity, or personal characteristics.

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