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We invite you to join us as Hybrid Wheat Technician in Belgium. In this position, you will support BASF's Hybrid Wheat program by executing the Single Seed Descent (SSD) method for the female breeding pipeline and by contributing to innovative wheat breeding technologies. You will combine hands-on greenhouse and post-harvest activities with planning, documentation, data review and reporting, helping to shorten generation cycles and develop high-performing female parental lines.\nWHAT YOU CAN EXPECT\nIndependently execute greenhouse activities for female line development, including growing, maintaining and evaluating plants and seed samples, monitoring plant growth, phenology and diseases, and applying speed cycling where feasible.\nPerform crosses, harvest plant material, process seed, and plan leaf or seed sampling for genotyping and Marker Assisted Selection.\nManage the seed storage inventory and troubleshoot and maintain seed-processing equipment, including laboratory threshers and sorters.\nShare technical knowledge and supervise interims or seasonal workers for specific workflows.\nPlan and supervise plant growth protocols, seed processing and other greenhouse activities, materials and equipment to ensure timely delivery.\nMaintain accurate digital records covering plant development, crossing, harvest, seed processing, sampling and storage.\nReview, record, compile, summarize and report data according to company standards.\nFollow work instructions, standard operating procedures and safety requirements, and collaborate with local teams and other functions on operational, technical and safety topics.\nWHAT YOU OFFER\nAt least three years of relevant experience in agriculture, biology or a related discipline, including experimental work.\nGood knowledge and understanding of greenhouse operations, plant growth, crop protection, agricultural and laboratory procedures, cereal breeding or applied plant research.\nExperience with crossing, spike harvest, seed processing and relevant equipment, combined with the mechanical aptitude to operate, troubleshoot and adapt equipment.\nWillingness to perform approximately 85% hands-on greenhouse and post-harvest work.\nAbility to carry out activities independently, collaborate in a diverse team and communicate effectively.\nProficient computer skills for documentation, inventory management and reporting.\nA strong commitment to safe work practices, including the safe handling of chemicals.\nGood English and Dutch language skills. 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