R&D Seed Technician (Entry Level)

Overview

Support R&D seed operations: processing, QC, packaging, data, safety.

Key Responsibilities

• quality testing
• seed handling
• equipment operation
• process audits
• gmp compliance
• safety inspections

Tasks

-Address and correct quality issues from the source filling station to reenter seeds into production. -Conduct quality testing on incoming materials to ensure they meet specified standards. -Ensure efficient and effective operation of source handling and filling processes. -Prioritize safe execution of warehouse operations, ensuring all safety protocols are followed. -Support production employees by overseeing quality functions, maintaining quality standards, ensuring GMP compliance, conducting safety inspections, and overseeing hazard management. -Perform quality assurance tasks including routine audits, process validations, and corrective action implementation. -Operate research equipment, take detailed notes, and manage data accurately. -Provide support for labeling, packaging, and other departments as needed. -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. -Maintain high attention to detail and a quality-focused approach. -Intake all incoming R&D seeds and materials. -Conduct various quality tests for approximately 4+ hours per shift. -Work extended hours during peak season to meet production demands. -Prepare seeds for production in a repetitive, detail-oriented station. -Manage the flow of seeds through automated equipment into cassettes for distribution to controlled research fields. -Cross-train and provide support to other groups once quality control testing is completed. -Assist in operating and overseeing the quality and filling processes. -Troubleshoot and resolve any quality issues that arise. -Perform various quality control checks to ensure standards are met.

Requirements

• attention detail
• 1-2 yrs
• shift flexibility
• high school
• fast-paced
• stem degree

What You Bring

-Strong attention detail -1-2+ years of experience within a related setting required (agriculture, environmental science, quality, GMP). If consultants have a 4 year STEM related degree this may be considered in place of related industry experience. -Need to be shift and schedule flexible for busy season Feb/March-June -High School Diploma Required -Ability to work in a fast paced environment -Bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental science, or other STEM related field is highly preferred

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Benefits

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

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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