Seed Quality Testing Specialist

About the role

Join Vylor to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science. We have an exciting opportunity for a Seed Quality Testing Specialist at our Beal Seed Quality Lab. Our Beal team is a wonderful, diverse, inclusive group and we work in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Perform germination quality testing in accordance with AOSA and ISTA criteria and assess testing requirements according to established guidelines.
• Verify and record quality test results.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated lab-scale planters.
• Maintain seed herbarium to support routine defect identification and continual expansion of defect references.
• Assist in monitoring the proper functioning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain a clean, healthy and safe working environment in compliance with safety and health guidelines and housekeeping practices.
• Train on cross-functional tasks in other functions of the laboratory on processes that may need additional support during high volume or critical periods.
• Monitor product for quality assurance and ensure activities meet the requirements of the Quality Plan.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, performance, methods, troubleshoot issues, and identify quality defects.
• Develop and maintain good communication and rapport with site personnel and employees from other Corteva departments.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED.

What Skills You Need

• Enjoys a variety of tasks and thrives in a busy, hands-on environment.
• 1+ years of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Biology, or related field (either through work or schooling experience).
• Strong attention to detail.
• You have interest in or knowledge of advanced seed testing activities and equipment such as moisture, seed count, vigor, germination, and weed seed identification.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Solution minded with focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to safety and safe work practices.
• Willingness and ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• You are willing and able to work overtime and weekends to meet business needs during peak harvest season.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Associate or bachelor's degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Biology, Environmental Science or related field.
• 3+ years of work and/or school experience in an agriculture or biological or related field.
• Certified Viability Technologist (CVT).
• Certified Purity Technologist (CPT).
• Certified Seed Analyst (CSA).
• Registered Seed Technologist (RST).

Benefits – How We'll Support You

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.