Scientist Seed and Plant Health

Scientist Seed and Plant Health - BASF Nunhems - Location Nunhem

At BASF Nunhems it is our ambition to make healthy eating enjoyable and sustainable. Together and in collaboration with partners we are eager to improve our vegetable varieties and solutions for our customers, the vegetable value chain and consumers worldwide. To further develop and grow this ambition we are looking for a Scientist Seed and Plant Health.

YOUR JOB:

As scientist you lead and support research and development activities in seed health and molecular diagnostics, with a focus on ensuring seed quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This role contributes scientifically and technically to the development of high-quality seed products by applying expertise in plant pathology, molecular biology, and diagnostic technologies. The scientist collaborates cross-functionally to detect, characterize, and manage seed-borne pathogens, ensuring that diagnostic strategies support product integrity, innovation, and sustainable crop production. In addition, the role supports other functions, such as breeding, production, and quality assurance, by providing reliable diagnostic data and expert interpretation to guide decision-making.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead projects on development of seed and plant health test protocols, managing research from ideation to implementation (including project management and experimental design)
• Lead and support molecular diagnostics
• Participation in development and implementation of seed and plant health related strategies and translating these into programs and projects
• Interaction with global stakeholders in various functions and departments

WORK EXPERIENCE

• MSc or PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, plant pathology, (molecular) plant science, or a related field.
• Experience with seed health/seed pathology is a plus
• Ability to manage research from ideation to implementation
• Project management skills and experience
• Solid knowledge of statistics and trial set-up and execution
• Great communication skills, team player
• Proven experience with molecular diagnostic techniques, including real-time PCR (qPCR).
• Hands-on experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms (e.g., Illumina, Oxford Nanopore) and associated laboratory workflows.
• Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and pipelines for sequence data analysis, particularly for the detection and characterization of plant pathogens.

Interested in this job?

Ready to join the team and contribute to our ambition and be dedicate our passion and expertise to the success of our customers by providing innovative seeds, services, and solutions, that enable a growing society to eat healthier with less impact on the planet. Send us your resume (CV) and motivation letter by clicking the 'Apply' button, before July 25th, 2025.

What's in it for you?

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. At BASF we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone. That's why we empower you with the tools, guidance and opportunities you need to advance and succeed in work and life.

Giving you the support that you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us achieve our ambitions. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

For BASF, diversity is one of the essential keys to business success and the well-being of our employees. We promote an inclusive culture that accepts the diversity of people, experiences and capabilities. By embracing talents and abilities of all kinds, we aim to boost creativity and motivation, and enhance our teams' performance.

Personal Data

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