Intern at Cell and Plant Technology DH Technology

This is why you want to join us as Intern Cell and Plant Technology at Enza Zaden

As an intern at Cell and Plant Technology (CPT) you will work together with researchers at CPT and related departments. Your mainobjectiveduring your internship will be to set up andoptimizea protocolin the field of Doubled Haploid Technology. To achieve your goal you will dive into literature and consult your colleagues at Enza Zadenultimately leadingto an experimental proposal and testing inlaboratoryenvironment.

Due to your inquisitive and persistent nature you are able to determine the right approach by testing different techniques and the results of your research Enza Zaden will be able to move forward in this interesting subject! You will be ofgreat valueto the (Senior) Researcher Cell and Plant Technology who is also your supervisor.

Department

At Cell and Plant Technology we cooperate with Breeding and other Biotechnology departments to deliver plants with various genetic value. Within research we focus on developing protocols that enable us to copy fix and generate new genetics as well as to accelerate plant life cycles. Once we have established these protocols we work closely with our applications team to run them in a routine environment and transforming these protocols into products that can be used by the various Breeding/Biotechnology teams. We have experience in doubled haploid production micropropagation plant transformation mutagenesis protoplast-based technologies embryo rescue and speed breeding. We are keen on expanding our technology portfolio by exploring advances in the above-mentioned techniques as well as adding new crops.

Your Power

Driven by yourcuriosityyou like to dig into a challenging research question. You love to find out how biologicalprocesses workwhile keeping practical applicabilityin mind. You want to learn more about plant& cellbiology and how this field of research can contribute tothegenerationof new vegetable varieties. Of course you are also able to workaccurately as you are dealing with sensitive protocols and live is easy for you tomaintainfocus keep an eye on the end-goaland deliver you will work in an international team you are eager to work and learn together.

In Short You:

areanHBO/BSc plant-/cell-biologyor biotechnologystudent;

have laboratory and sterile handlingexperience;

are interested in plantbiologyand breeding;

areanindependentworker with initiative;

have a data-driven mindset

are available for aperiod of minimal 6 months preferably starting inFebruary 2026

speak Englishfluently and enjoy working in an international team.

Enza Zaden as an employer

With more than 3000 passionate team members across the world were on a daily mission to develop the finest vegetable varieties. Our goal To deliver seeds with that special something: better taste better yields and better resistance.

On our mission to feed the world we challenge ourselves to gain deeper insights and find the next breakthrough. We grow and innovate together and everyones contribution are valued. Throughout our 85 years our family values passion independence and or focus on innovation have truly set us apart. Over 480 million people are eating our vegetables every day something we are very proud of! Our passion isnt just a trademark; its our driving force propelling our rapid growth. If youre ready to explore your potential and thrive in a supportive environment we welcome you to develop your talents with us. The combination of entrepreneurship initiative and a healthy dose of determination has made Enza Zaden great and brought us where we are today. Enza Zaden is and always will be in motion: in the past present and future.

What you can expect from us

As a family-owned company we support you to thrive in all areas of life so that you can be successful inside and outside of work.

We offer:

Flexible work arrangements;

Access to a variety of wellbeing programs and healthy food options;

An internship allowance and internship event program

Join us for an internship that grows with you! Are you curious to know more about Enza Zaden click on this link to our website.

Get in touch

Apply now using the application button. You will receive an automatic confirmation of your application within minutes and we will respond to your application within 10 working days.

Do you have any questions about our application process Please feel free to reach out to:

Tamara Woudstra