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We are seeking a skilled seed technician for a temporary position in NordGen's laboratory

Do you want to work in a technical and quality-driven environment where precision, analysis, and digital documentation are at the center? And do you want to contribute through your work to sustainable development and the preservation of biological diversity? If so, you should apply for the temporary position in NordGen's seed laboratory. About the organization NordGen (Nordic Genetic Resource Center) is an institution under the Nordic Council of Ministers that works to preserve and promote sustainable use of genetic resources that are important for food and agriculture. We do this by maintaining a collection of approximately 33,000 seed samples, leading and participating in various projects, and bringing together industry professionals working with farm animals, forestry, and plants. NordGen is also responsible for seed management in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault. About the position We are now seeking a temporary replacement for our seed lab for a period of one year. You will work in a specialized operation where precision, structure, and quality are essential in daily work. The work involves recurring and standardized tasks and suits you if you enjoy performing detailed work by following predetermined procedures. Responsibilities · Handling and preparation of seed samples · Analysis work with technical equipment · Quality control and documentation · Registration and monitoring of results in digital systems Qualifications We are looking for someone who is comfortable working with digital systems and has good experience with: · Excel · Databases and registration systems · Digital documentation · Careful data management Personal qualities · Thorough and quality-conscious · Responsible and self-directed · Comfortable with repetitive and methodical tasks · Collaborative and stable in teamwork · Curious and willing to learn new ways of working Other information · The employment is a temporary position for one year. · The position is located at NordGen's headquarters in Alnarp. You will report to the person responsible for the seed laboratory. · The application deadline is 2026-08-31. We would like you to start 2026-11-01. · Applications (including CV and references) are submitted only through the Nordic Council of Ministers' application portal. · Interviews will be held on a rolling basis so apply today; employment will be offered as soon as the right person has been found. For more information, contact: Johan Axelsson, Work Leader, NordGen ([email protected]), +46 (0)701 043 186 Kit Lundborg, Senior Seed Technician, NordGen ([email protected]), +46 (0) 701 729 080