About the role
structured by ORITemperature 22.4 °C Humidity 58 % CO₂ 720 ppm Growth Chamber A 22.3 °C 60% 718 ppm Plant Growth Biomass Increase +42 % Leaf Area +36 % Plant Height +28 % # Research Technician (Seed Science) Gravity Gardens | Nijmegen, NL | Full-time More from every seed Gravity Gardens has developed a dry, chemical-free seed…
What you will do
- Carrying out experiments, which focus mainly on the germination and seedling stages
- Sowing, counting, measuring, recording data, and supporting the analysis of results
- Identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reliability in experimental methods
What they are looking for
- A bachelor's degree.
- Fluency in English, as we work in an international team.
- A disciplined, accurate, and professional way of working.
Nice to have
- A background in plant science, biology, or agriculture is an advantage, but it is not required.
- Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.
Benefits
- Travel costs included
- Clear career prospects to grow into a team leadership position
Full posting text
Temperature 22.4 °C Humidity 58 % CO₂ 720 ppm Growth Chamber A 22.3 °C 60% 718 ppm Plant Growth Biomass Increase +42 % Leaf Area +36 % Plant Height +28 % # Research Technician (Seed Science) Gravity Gardens | Nijmegen, NL | Full-time More from every seed Gravity Gardens has developed a dry, chemical-free seed activation technology that helps crops establish faster and become more resilient to stress, such as drought. Following our recent €2.6 million funding round, we are scaling up our research activities at our facility in Nijmegen and are looking for a Research Technician to join our team. THE ROLE As Research Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out our experiments, which focus mainly on the germination and seedling stages. Your tasks will include sowing, counting, measuring, recording data, and supporting the analysis of results. You will also contribute to improving our experimental methods by identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and reliability. This is a hands-on role that requires a high degree of focus and precision. The quality of our research depends on careful, consistent work, and you will play a key part in that. YOUR PROFILE • A bachelor's degree. A background in plant science, biology, or agriculture is an advantage, but it is not required. • Fluency in English, as we work in an international team. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus. • A disciplined, accurate, and professional way of working. WHAT WE OFFER • A gross monthly salary of €2,750, with travel costs included. • A full-time position, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 17:00. Occasional weekend work may be required for ongoing experiments. This will always be planned in consultation with you. • A place in a team of 12 people at a growing AgTech company, where your work directly contributes to our progress. • Clear career prospects. As the company expands, this role offers the opportunity to grow into a team leadership position, managing a team of technicians. START DATE As soon as possible, preferably 1 October. HOW TO APPLY Please send your CV and a short motivation to robinlevigouroux@gravity-gardens.com, or contact Gravity Gardens via LinkedIn. #hiring #agtech #plantscience #Nijmegen #vacature