Seed Quality & Germination Lab Specialist

Vylor; Tipton (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor in Tipton, IN seeks a Seed Quality Testing Lab Specialist to support germination and viability testing at the Tipton Seed Quality Lab. You will perform germination evaluations, sample planting, and physical purities testing to ensure product quality.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, ability to work day shifts with overtime and weekends during peak seasons, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP/ERP is a plus.

Qualifications

• You have a High School Diploma/GED.
• You can research, problem solve and make recommendations for solutions to issues.
• You work independently, professionally, and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• You have good organization, prioritization, and time-management skills to multi-task.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and can work independently and in a team.
• You maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Germination evaluation of crops according to Vylor standards.
• Plant all crop samples using hand and automated methods.
• Perform physical purities and divide into representative working samples.
• Conduct tests such as waxy corn analysis, soybean hila purity, and OAM color sorting.
• Assist with receiving, sampling, labeling and batching of samples.
• Maintain safety standards at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of lab data and information.
• Comply with AOSA, CFIA, ISTA and regulatory testing agencies.
• Ensure test results are correct and completed efficiently.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Problem solving

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP/ERP

Job description

Vylor in Tipton, IN seeks a Seed Quality Testing Lab Specialist to support germination and viability testing at the Tipton Seed Quality Lab. You will perform germination evaluations, sample planting, and physical purities testing to ensure product quality.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, ability to work day shifts with overtime and weekends during peak seasons, and proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SAP/ERP is a plus.