Axia is an international breeding company specializing in vegetable seeds for heated and unheated greenhouse horticulture. Our company was established in 2010. We started with a team of four and now have more than 90 people working here. Our experts work day in and day out on developing and breeding new varieties. In the breeding process, we focus on taste and quality combined with good yields. For this, we make use of the most modern research and development facilities.
As a Molecular Biology Analyst, you will report directly to the Head of Molecular Biology and work closely with the other analysts to process the increasing number of samples reaching our laboratory in Naaldwijk from our NL location, as well as from Spain or Turkey.
What will you do?
- You will be part of the marker application team.
- You will participate in sample preparation.
- You will perform DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, RT-qPCR.
- You will analyze marker results.
- You will improve the efficiency of work procedures and seek possible areas for improvement.
What do you bring?
- A completed education in Molecular Biology
- Accuracy, analytical skills, and curiosity
- Knowledge of DNA marker technology in plant breeding
- Experience with DNA isolation and PCR is a requirement
- Preferably experience with KASP genotyping
- You are proactive, practical, energetic, and a fast learner
- You can work both individually and in a team in an organized manner.
What do we offer you?
- A challenging position in a growing company
- A competitive salary
- Flexibility in an organization that is rapidly developing
- A full-time contract for 32-38 hours per week
- A 1-year contract, with the vision to become a permanent position.
Excited?
Are you excited to join our multicultural team and help improve processes?
Send your CV and motivation to careers@axiaseeds.com