Seed Analyst
Location: West Chicago, Illinois, USA
Job Summary:
- Provides quality assurance in seed testing in accordance with internal standards, local and federal laws and regulations.
- Preforms all functions associated with routine and specialty seed germination and purity testing (prepping and treating samples, sowing, evaluation, etc.) and maintenance of associated documentation.
- Develops reliable, reproducible germination testing methods for novel crops.
- Provides technical support to seed testing teams at production locations around the globe.
- Supervises one or more Research Technicians.
- Works as part of a multi-faceted seed research team.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work while sitting for long periods of time required.
- Knowledgeable of and able to follow all necessary safety regulations for work in a laboratory environment.
- Occasional international travel (1-2X per year) will be required.
Keys to Success:
- Timeliness and accuracy of work products
- Willingness to train/teach others
- Team-oriented
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Ability to organize and prioritize
- Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of people
- Flexibility - ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Horticulture, or Plant Science
- +3 years professional experience in seed analysis (flower seed experience preferred)
- Certified Seed Analyst or Registered Seed Technologist certification
- Advanced use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Strong knowledge of basic statistics and statistical software
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
To apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume with salary requirements to: https://www.ballhort.com/Careers/
More positions from: Ball Horticultural Company Posted from November 11, 2020 until May 11, 2021 SeedQuest reference number: 122589 |