The role is responsible for conducting seed health testing activities including scheduling processing samples with NSHSbased methods and confirmation testing for vegetable seeds. This effort in cooperation with other seed health staff is to support Quality Control testing for basic and commercial seeds to deliver customer focused world class supply.
Duties:
- Provide leadership for HSE compliance and continuous improvement for all QC testing activities.
- Conduct the NSHSbased testing for pathogen detection on vegetable seeds in the seed health laboratory to meet demand levels and ensure optimum capacity is met.
- Provide support for other seed health testing activities.
- Implement staff training programs to support staff cross training across seed health methods and ensure HSE compliance within each process.
- Inventory management of laboratory supplies associated with routine testing.
- Following all Syngenta Biosafety/APHIS rules for handling diseased tissue samples or seed.
- Provide technical support and analysis in making quality decisions related to inventory disposition that is compliance with Syngentas risk management policies standards and KPIs.
Qualifications :
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of quality control testing and how the results of the lab impact product quality.
- Knowledge of National and International Seed Laws and Quality Standards.
- Experience in an international work environment; ability and passion to engage with various and diverse cultures and work habits.
- Good knowledge of testing methods and technologies (Liquid Plating PCR ELISA and pathogenicity testing etc).
Critical experience:
- A B.S. in a relevant field is preferred but applicants with B.S. degree or 5 years of experience and commensurate experience will be considered; relevant fields of study include microbiology molecular biology plant pathology and other related fields.
- Experience with SAP preferred.
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a worklife balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime