Quality Control Lab Specialist

Seed Enhancements Llc; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Company-paid vision, dental, and life

Health insurance options

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Summit Seed Coatings is seeking a Quality Control Lab Coordinator to conduct tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, and to maintain accurate documentation.

You will support production scheduling, troubleshoot issues, and serve as a technical contact for customers while upholding safety and quality standards. This on-site role offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Seed or agricultural industry experience is a plus.
• Strong English verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read, interpret SOPs and technical documents.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure they meet quality specifications.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and company policies with accuracy and consistency.
• Carefully follow verbal and written directions from the QC Lab Supervisor while exercising independent judgment when necessary.
• Record, analyze, and report test results accurately, maintaining detailed laboratory documentation.
• Monitor production processes to identify potential quality issues and effectively perform necessary duties to resolve problems and maintain product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory, data, and process issues, escalating concerns as appropriate.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for customers, answering phones and responding to inquiries regarding product quality, specifications, and performance in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate records of product inventory, including raw materials, in-process, and finished goods.
• Coordinate the schedules of plant production to ensure timely workflow and efficient operations.
• Support the QC Lab Supervisor in developing, updating, and enforcing quality control procedures and protocols.
• Act as backup to the QC Lab Supervisor during absences, ensuring continuity of laboratory operations, production oversight, and customer support.
• Participate in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, laboratory efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Collect and prepare samples for testing, following safety standards and procedural requirements.
• Maintain compliance with all company, regulatory, and safety policies.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe

Laboratory software

Job description

Summit Seed Coatings is seeking a Quality Control Lab Coordinator to conduct tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products, and to maintain accurate documentation.

You will support production scheduling, troubleshoot issues, and serve as a technical contact for customers while upholding safety and quality standards. This on-site role offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.