Entry Level - R&D Seed Technician

Description

• Cross-train and provide support to other groups once quality control testing is completed.
• Manage the flow of seeds through automated equipment into cassettes for distribution to controlled research fields.
• Provide support for labeling, packaging, and other departments as needed.
• Prepare seeds for production in a repetitive, detail-oriented station.
• Conduct various quality tests for approximately 4+ hours per shift.
• Intake all incoming R&D seeds and materials and perform various quality control checks to ensure standards are met.
• Perform tasks that may require bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and long periods of sitting or standing.
• Operate research equipment, take detailed notes, and manage data accurately.
• Assist in operating and overseeing the quality of production and filling processes.
• Comply with regulated seed stewardship standards, read and follow regulated permit conditions, complete safety inspections and trainings, and adhere to all company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Support production employees by overseeing quality functions, maintaining quality standards, ensuring GMP compliance, conducting safety inspections, and overseeing hazard management.
• Prioritize safe execution of warehouse operations, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
• Perform quality assurance tasks including routine audits, process validations, and corrective action implementation.
• Address and correct quality issues from the source filling station to reenter seeds into production.
• Data Management, Tracking, and Analysis
• Conduct quality testing on incoming materials to ensure they meet specified standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental science, or other STEM-related field is highly preferred.
• 1-2+ years of experience within a related setting required (agriculture, environmental science, quality, GMP).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Quality Systems Experience
• Microsoft Excel Experience

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Transportation benefits
• Medical, dental & vision
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Short and long-term disability
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance