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Job Title: R&D Seed Technician

Job Description

The R&D Seed Technician will support global R&D for seeds and traits by engaging in all aspects of small material manufacturing and production. This includes indoor material processing and packaging activities such as receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, shipping, and other seed warehouse tasks. The role also involves operating equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring adherence to operational procedures within a lab or warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Intake all incoming R&D seeds and materials.

• Perform various quality control checks to ensure standards are met.

• Prepare seeds for production in a repetitive, detail-oriented station.

• Assist in operating and overseeing the quality of production and filling processes.

• Manage the flow of seeds through automated equipment into cassettes for distribution to controlled research fields.

• Maintain high attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.

• Troubleshoot and resolve any quality issues that arise.

• Address and correct quality issues from the source filling station to reenter seeds into production.

• Ensure efficient and effective operation of source handling and filling processes.

• Conduct various quality tests for approximately 4+ hours per shift.

• Cross-train and provide support to other groups once quality control testing is completed.

• Operate research equipment, take detailed notes, and manage data accurately.

• 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.

• Conduct quality testing on incoming materials to ensure they meet specified standards.

• 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.

• Provide support for labeling, packaging, and other departments as needed.

• Prioritize safe execution of warehouse operations, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.

• Perform tasks that may require bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and long periods of sitting or standing.

• Work extended hours during peak season to meet production demands.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma required.

• 1-2+ years of experience within a related setting required (agriculture, environmental science, manufacturing, quality, GMP).

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental science, or other STEM-related field is preferred but not required.

• Microsoft Excel experience.

• Quality systems experience.

• Data management, tracking, and analysis.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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