LCA Technician

Life Cycle Acceleration (LCA) Technician: Stellenbosch

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for plant science and agriculture? We're looking for a Technician (LCA) to join our innovative breeding team and support rapid generation breeding programs. If you enjoy hands-on work in a high-tech greenhouse environment, have an eye for detail, and want to contribute to the future of vegetable breeding, keep reading!

Make a Difference as a Technician (LCA) at Enza Zaden

As a Technician (LCA) at Enza Zaden, you will play a key role in accelerating the breeding process through rapid generation back-crossing programs. Working in a high-tech, fast-paced greenhouse environment, you’ll contribute to innovative pre-breeding projects that shorten the time from seed to seed. Your work will directly impact the development of high-quality vegetable varieties, ensuring efficiency in both hands-on plant care and data management.

How You’ll Make An Impact

1. Hands-On Greenhouse & Crop Management: Work closely with breeding and biotech teams to execute key tasks such as seed collection, germination monitoring, transplant selection, and harvesting. Assist crop workers in plant care and treatment to maintain healthy, productive crops.
2. Data Collection & Processing: Record, analyze, and manage trial and pre-breeding project data in Excel, Phenome, and UTM. Maintain accuracy in data entry to support informed decision-making in breeding programs.
3. Collaboration in a High-Tech Environment: Work alongside a dedicated greenhouse team and your supervisor in a controlled agricultural setting. Adapt to flexible working hours when needed, ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced, research-driven environment.
4. Commitment to Safety & Efficiency: Contribute to a safe and healthy working environment while upholding high standards in operational efficiency. Take ownership of tasks with accuracy, organization, and a strong attention to detail.

What You Bring To The Team

1. A tertiary qualification relevant to plant science, agriculture, or a related field (greenhouse experience is a plus).
2. Passion for working with plants and hands-on experience in agriculture or horticulture.
3. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict breeding and data recording protocols.
4. Experience with data capture in Excel and willingness to learn industry-specific software.
5. Flexibility to adapt to early morning work hours and changing responsibilities.
6. Good communication skills in spoken and written English.
7. A valid driver’s license and own transport.

Join Enza Zaden and be part of a team that drives innovation in vegetable breeding, ensuring sustainable and efficient seed production for the future!