Quality Assurance Technician II

SeedQuest; Parma (ID); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the agricultural sector as a Quality Assurance Technician II in Parma, ID. You will execute tests on vegetable seed lots, ensuring quality and reliability. The role involves collaboration, problem-solving, and training new employees. Enjoy competitive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Highly competitive retirement savings plan

Comprehensive mental health support

Family forming benefits

Back-up child and elder care

Mentoring and career development opportunities

Employee crisis support

Access to BASF wine cellar

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years of lab experience required.
• Registered Seed Technologist (RST) or Certified Viability or Purity Technologist (CVT/CPT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine germination and purity quality control tests.
• Train co-workers and new employees in specialized tasks.
• Lead improvement projects while meeting established milestones.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Quality-focused

Proactive problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences

Job description

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Quality Assurance Technician II

Location: Parma, Idaho, USA

Job ID:122551

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Technician IIto join our Agricultural Solutions team based in Parma, ID.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Quality Assurance Technician II, you will execute tests on samples of vegetable seed lots following accredited company protocols. This position is part of the Emergence Team, responsible for performing germination and physical purity testing. The team collaborates to provide accurate and reliable test results, ensuring customer satisfaction.

During your work as a Quality Assurance Technician II, you will

• Prepare, perform, and complete routine germination and purity quality control tests accurately and in a timely manner according to standardized protocols, while maintaining strong team connections and contributing to the lab’s output.
• Proactively seek out information to help solve identified problems, take ownership of tasks, and consistently follow up on improvement ideas.
• Contribute to and/or lead various improvement projects (KATA/CAPA/A3) while successfully meeting all established milestones.
• Ensure that training and proficiency records, equipment maintenance and calibration records, and other documents within the quality management system are accurate and current; participate in internal and external audits and perform annual document reviews.
• Effectively train co-workers and new employees in specialized tasks and activities to ensure adherence to accredited procedures and protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all co-workers and contractors.
• Operate all lab equipment daily to ensure correct settings, confirm equipment fitness for use, analyze data trends to proactively identify potential malfunctions, and follow up on necessary actions to prevent equipment failure.
• Coordinate with the team manager and internal stakeholders to ensure timely performance of testing activities, alignment of Emergence priorities, and a collaborative approach to problem solving.

If you...

• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences (Biology, Agronomy, Horticulture) plus 2 to 5 years of lab experience (Required).
• Possess Registered Seed Technologist (RST) or Certified Viability or Purity Technologist (CVT/CPT)certification (Preferred).
• Have experience in agriculture/horticulture.
• Be detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Maintain interest while performing repetitive work.
• Complete tasks in a timely and professional manner with concrete deadlines.
• Be highly motivated and able to learn and become proficient in all germination tests within one year and purity tests within two years.
• Have the ability to effectively train new employees and co-workers in specialized tasks and activities.

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we callyou@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

Application

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Privacy statement

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Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis .

More positions from: BASF Agricultural Solutions

Posted from May 16, 2025 until November 15, 2025
SeedQuest reference number: 162906

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

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