Lennert Aarts

Experience

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  Erasmus MC

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Intern Nuclear Medicine

  Research with Radiolabeled regulatory peptides for imaging.

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  De Ruiter Seeds

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Responsible for all aspects of routine testing. Optimised genotyping data process. SSR Database screening and Multiplex SSR Development for genotyping.

  • HPC Data Analyst (Research Associate)

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Intern Molecular Biology

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
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  Monsanto Company

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2017

  Managing four quality teams, across two locations, through a team of lab managers and specialists (40 FTE). Provided strategy, support, capacity, planning as well as leadership and direction for development projects across the Genetic (Field & Molecular testing) and Seed Physiology accredited (ISTA, NAL, ISO, ESTA, OHSAS) labs in the Netherlands.Project Manager Imaging technology (role): Procured and introduced Imaging technology (2D & 3D) for plant phenotyping and grading for next gen automation. Show less

  • QC Seed Physiology & Genetics Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Genetics Lab Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • QA Lab Manager for Genetic Purity

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Genetic Purity Lab Coördinator

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2012
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  Dümmen Orange

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2024

  The Breeding Technology Centre (BTC) is home to all Dümmen Orange’s research facilities in the field of breeding technology & traits to realize faster breeding and selection processes, enabling access to superior products for customers worldwide.The BTC is also the home for scientists and breeders who jointly develop next-generation varieties in a smarter way. It houses laboratories, offices, meeting rooms, climate chambers, and greenhouse facilities for all research disciplines needed for our traits and technology programs. Show less Dümmen Orange represents a legacy of floricultural excellence for more than a century inthe making. By uniting the world’s top breeders under one distinctive brand, we blend traditionaltechniques and emerging technologies to provide the largest selection of superior flowers andplants on earth. With deep-rooted committed to our people, our values, and our unsurpassedpassion for excellence. Dümmen Orange is uniting the world through the language of flowers.My role is leading the global Technology Application activities within Dümmen Orange. The Technology Application activities include Plant Health, Genetics, Cell Biology and Phytopathology. Show less

  • Logistics Manager EMEA

    Jan 2022 - Sept 2024

  • Site Manager - Breeding Technology Centre

    Jan 2020 - Sept 2024

  • Global Lead Technology Applications

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2022
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  Naktuinbouw

  Jan 2019 - Sept 2024

  Member of the Advisory Board Laboratory

  Member of the Advisory Board of the Naktuinbouw regarding Laboratory.

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  Eurofins Food, Feed & Water Benelux

  Sept 2024 - now

  Business Unit Manager LabCo

  Eurofins LabCo has many years of experience and in-depth expertise in the analysis of both ingredients and end-products for the animal feed and food markets. With our strategic location close to the port of Rotterdam, we can deliver results within short turn around times (TAT). We can provide a 24/7 service when urgent analyses are required. Our specialists are experts in international regulations relating to animal feed and food ingredients, and know exactly what is expected of a world-class laboratory. Our laboratory in Rotterdam is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA), and the majority of the analyses are accredited to and carried out in accordance with the official international methods such as ISO, ASTA, FOSFA, GAFTA, GMP+, VERNOF and AOCS. Show less