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Will you ensure top quality of our plants?

At Genson Quality Plants everything is about quality - from the first growth stage to delivery. For our Helmond location, we are looking for a Lab & Quality Assistant to help monitor and improve the quality of our young strawberry and raspberry plants. You will work in our laboratory and support the QA team with analyses, checks and process improvement.

Your role

In this versatile position, you will combine laboratory work with quality assurance. You are involved in tissue culture, analysis and quality control, and ensure that all results are accurately recorded. You work independently and as part of a team to improve our processes, where precision and reliability are key.

About Genson Quality Plants

Genson Quality Plants is a European market leader in the propagation of strawberry tray plants and raspberry plants. With more than 60 years of experience we combine craftsmanship and innovation to deliver top quality plants to customers at home and abroad. As part of Genson Group we are working towards a sustainable future for the soft fruit sector, where growth, quality and cooperation go hand in hand.

What will you do?

- Perform laboratory work, including tissue culture and quality analyses.

- Checking, recording and reporting results in Excel, among others.

- Manage and maintain laboratory equipment.

- Signal deviations and contribute to process improvements.

- Collaborate with colleagues within Lab and QA to achieve quality goals.

- Contributing to a safe, neat and efficient work environment.

What do you bring?

✔ Minimum of MBO+ working and thinking level, preferably towards biotechnology, plant science or similar.

✔ 1-2 years of experience in a laboratory position.

✔ Accurate and structured work attitude.

✔ Basic knowledge of plant cultivation and laboratory procedures; knowledge of tissue culture is a plus.

✔ Experience with chemicals, laboratory equipment and data recording in Excel.

✔ Good command of the English language.

✔ Driver's license B and own transportation.

✔ Willingness to work extra hours during peak periods (especially May-August and November-December), possibly also on Saturdays.

What do we offer you?

- An employment contract for 1 year with the prospect of permanent employment.

- A challenging position within an innovative and growing company.

- A competitive salary between € 2,728.32 and € 3,497.40 gross per month (based on 40 hours).

- 25.5 vacation days, 8.33% vacation pay and participation in the BPL pension fund.

- Travel allowance of € 0.23 per kilometer (max. 50 km one way).

- Additional absence insurance (SAZAS Plus package) and participation in the SPAWW scheme.

- Room for personal development with a training budget tailored to your growth goals.

Is this position really for you?

Send your motivation and resume togenson or contact our corporate recruiter Tom Diebels at for more information.