Seed Quality Lab Tech - Onsite in Lubbock

Actalent; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO / Time Off

Job summary

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, is seeking a Quality Lab Technician in Lubbock, TX. You will perform lab tests and visual inspections to support high-quality cotton seed production for customers across the U.S. and Mexico.

This contract, onsite role offers $17/hour with a November 2, 2026 start date, and requires a high school diploma; a related science degree is a plus. You will work on pH, moisture, germination tests and seed purity analyses.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Degree in Agriculture, Plant Science, Natural Science, Chemistry or Biology is a plus.
• Experience in quality inspection, lab work, or agriculture preferred.
• Experience with seed testing, farm work, or QC is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual quality inspections on seed samples.
• Conduct lab testing (pH, moisture, protein assays, titrations).
• Complete germination testing (warm & cool).
• Analyze seed purity and perform accurate seed counts.
• Collect and organize product samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Lab testing

Seed testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Agriculture/Plant Science degree preferred

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Actalent, a global leader in engineering and sciences services, is seeking a Quality Lab Technician in Lubbock, TX. You will perform lab tests and visual inspections to support high-quality cotton seed production for customers across the U.S. and Mexico.

This contract, onsite role offers $17/hour with a November 2, 2026 start date, and requires a high school diploma; a related science degree is a plus. You will work on pH, moisture, germination tests and seed purity analyses.