Dümmen Orange is the world’s largest breeder and propagator of cut flowers, bulbs, tropical plants, pot plants, bedding plants and perennials. For our R&D department in Neipu Township, we are looking for a Senior Breeder Phalaenopsis.
Job objective
Our organization keeps moving. This results in a fast-changing and, therefore, challenging environment. The objective of this position is to breed competitive Phalaenopsis varieties for major markets, and contribute to product development to achieve business objectives. As a Senior Breeder Phalaenopsis, you will work within a highly motivated and dedicated team to develop new Phalaenopsis varieties with unique, innovative traits. You report directly to the Breeding Manager Tropical Plants located in the Netherlands.
• Design, coordinate and execute an effective breeding program based on the Phalaenopsis Crop Strategy, resulting in varieties that meet the market requirements;
• Optimize breeding processes from design to communication of results;
• Strengthen and exploit the Phalaenopsis germplasm;
• Team up with Strategic Marketing, Product Managers and Breeding Technology to stay aligned with future market requirements and smart adoption of novel technologies and traits;
• Strengthen the knowledge base of the company and expand our freedom to operate position.