Job Description
Posting Start Date:  5/19/25
Offer ID:  963
Unit:  Vegetable Seeds Traits and Technology
Job Title:  Scientific development coordinator, Cell Biology discovery Scientist
Job Location:  La Ménitré
Contract type:  Permanent
Job Description: 

Function

Within the Cell Biology central discovery team, you will propose and lead projects focused on plant cell biology and in vitro culture (eg. Double Haploid);

Job description

  • As an Expert, you will contribute to the development and deployment of the Limagrain Group Vegetable Seeds' (LVS) global research strategy, in line with LVS R&D governance (project lifespan, budget cycles, and reporting).
  • You will be responsible for developing innovative protocols (streamlining and accelerating selection processes, etc.), focused on continuous improvement, and may supervise a team of cell biology technicians, junior researchers, and apprentices on these projects.
  • In this role, you will also manage scientific and technological monitoring, competitive intelligence, the exploration and implementation of new tools, and the creation of new collaborations and partnerships.
  • You will work closely with the Application Teams for the effective transfer and implementation of new protocols, as well as the IP (intellectual property) team for freedom to operate.
  • Finally, you will ensure the traceability and reporting of laboratory activities, as well as safety within the laboratory and compliance with CSR policies.

What we expect of you

Ideally, you hold a PhD in cell biology, in vitro culture, or biotechnology. You have solid expertise in plant biology and in vitro culture, and knowledge of haplomethods, protoplast cultures, interspecific crosses, possibly chromosomal recombination, or cucurbit cultures. As a project manager, you are proficient in project management (developing proposals, defining work plans, deliverables, and resource management). You demonstrate good analytical and synthesis skills, which will enable you to coordinate (transversal) teamwork. Previous experience working in a multicultural/multidisciplinary environment would be a plus. For this position, fluent English is required, and basic French is recommended.

Your benefits and working environment

  • By choosing Vilmorin-Mikado, you will be integrated into a historic seed company, an expert within the Limagrain cooperative group where the diversity of positions allows for long-term commitment.
  • Salary over 13 months (depending on profile), 'Cadre' status.
  • Working hours: Day-package, with a minimum of 14 days extra days-off per year.
  • Incentive and profit-sharing bonus, performance-based bonus.
  • Benefits: Family health insurance, cafeteria, CSE (holiday vouchers, gift vouchers, discounted tickets, etc.), and free fitness classes.
  • Position based in La Ménitré (30 km from Angers city center) with a train station. Vilmorin-Mikado is involved in a carpooling solution.

Recruitment process

  • 1st HR interview (video call)
  • 2nd Technical interview with the manager (video call or on site)
  • 3rd Validation interview with an Executive and tour (on site)
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Limagrain is the global leader in vegetable seeds and operates in the market with three Business Units: HM.CLAUSE, Vilmorin-Mikado, and Hazera. Limagrain Vegetable Seeds has developed a product portfolio comprising more than 40 species and operates on all continents. The significant investment in technologies and development, coupled with close customer relationships and a culture of partnerships, enables Limagrain Vegetable Seeds to provide vegetable growers worldwide with efficient seeds adapted to the needs of each region.

Limagrain is an agricultural cooperative and an international seed group owned by 1,300 farmers located in Auvergne (in the center of France). Present in 49 countries and with 9,335 employees, the Group breeds, produces and distributes field seeds, vegetable seeds and agri-food products. Focused on the genetic progress of plants, Limagrain is the fourth largest seed group worldwide.
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