Junior Breeder

Discover your potential and grow with us at Florensis!

Florensis is a growing, flourishing, and innovative company looking to expand our dedicated breeding team with a Junior Breeder at our Quedlinburg location.

As a Junior Breeder, you'll play a key role in the further growth and development of our organization. In Quedlinburg, you will work within a small, established team breeding varied selection of  ornamental crops.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Breeder, you will be an integral part of the Breeding team in Quedlinburg, responsible for developing new varieties of several ornamental crops within a collaborative team.

• Daily Breeding Activities: Organizing crossings, selection, propagation, data collection and testing of selections.

• Collaboration: Working closely with the Product Management, Supply Chain, Elite department, and Laboratory departments.

• Work Environment: Alternating between greenhouse/field and the office (average ratio approximately 50:50). 

What we expect

Completed agricultural education at higher vocational level or an equivalent level obtained through relevant experience in the agricultural sector.

• Experience in practical plant breeding, in ornamentals is an advantage;

• A hands-on and flexible attitude, a strong team player who is also able to work independently;

• Necessary organisational skills and the ability to work methodically and results oriented;

• Good communication skills in both spoken and written English and German;

• Occasional business trips are part of the role.

Was wir bieten

Wir bieten eine dynamische, internationale und wachsende Organisation mit einer abwechslungsreichen Position, die viel Raum für persönliche Weiterentwicklung und Wachstum bietet.

Why Florensis in Quedlinburg?

Florensis is a leading family business in the international ornamental horticulture sector, where we strive to be the most reliable, innovative, and sustainable breeder and propagator. Join our team of over 2,000 passionate employees across global locations in the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, Kenya, and Ethiopia.

Florensis Quedlinburg (Germany) is our oldest breeding location which mainly focuses on R&D and breeding of new genetics and therefore has a key role in developing new varieties, especially for perennials. You will work in modern greenhouses, foil houses with isolation cabins, and large container areas, using the latest methods for crossing, selection, and producing elite plant materials and seeds.

The breeding team in Quedlinburg is defined by its strong team spirit and shared passion for plants. The small, family-like team of around 15 employees has been working together for many years and is committed to sharing its expertise.

Join us and be part of a company that is:

• Globally active with a strong international presence;

• Innovative and sustainable, shaping the future of ornamental horticulture;

• Quality-focused, ensuring the highest standards for our 8,000 clients;

• Forward-thinking, with a focus on CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and continuous improvement;

• Family mentality, drives sustainable growth and lasting relationships with staff and clients, fostering a collegial global work environment.