Seed Production & Quality Control Specialist

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with seed counts, moisture sing, seed sampling, and shipping of samples
• Assist in planning and plant projects requiring (ETRs) within parental seed fields
• Assist with the collection and recording stand counts and flowering dates, and other evaluation note sheets for field data collection and electronic filing
• Harvest and evaluate (HP) seed and ETRs from parental seed fields
• Apply for and assist with phytosanitary certificate applications
• Assist with planting of parent seed fields and selfing in parental seed fields
• Assist with parent seed PL’s, phytos, and shipments
• Assist with inventory and sampling of parent seed
• Conduct seed quality or production improvement studies
• Maintain accurate records of all QC ss and evaluations
• Collaborate with the Seed Production team to ensure quality standards are upheld during production
• Assist with Quality Assurance (QA) sing of selfing and crossing block seed lots
• Plan and order supplies for nursery and selfing projects

Qualifications/Knowledge Needed

• Previous experience in seed quality control, seed production, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, or a related field is beneficial
• Proficiency in data collection, reporting, and analysis
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in task execution
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in both office/lab environments and on-site during the growing season
• Ability to lift and carry seed samples and materials, generally up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for extended periods during field visits and inspections

Benefits

• Paid between $50 - $60K
• Additional compensation may include a bonus (if relevant)
• Health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.