Senior Seed Analyst & Lab Lead

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement benefits

Generous vacation, holiday, and sick/🡒

Onsite childcare (Ames, IA)

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Descripción de la vacante

Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center seeks an experienced Seed Analyst III to join our seed testing laboratory team. The role blends advanced seed quality testing with coordinating laboratory activities and guiding other analysts.

You will apply specialized knowledge across many crop species, contribute to method development and quality assurance, and support continuous improvement in turnaround times and customer service.

Formación

• Minimum four years of experience testing a wide range of species or a related degree with extensive seed analysis knowledge.
• Registered Seed Technologists (RST) or AOSA Certified Analyst in Purity or Germination are preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform specialized seed quality testing and analysis on many seed types following industry rules and lab procedures.
• Identify and classify seeds and botanical materials using references and professional judgment.
• Interpret testing rules to determine methods and reporting, using independent judgment when procedures do not address specific needs.
• Coordinate daily laboratory workflow by prioritizing samples, assigning work, and monitoring turnaround times.
• Provide technical guidance and training to laboratory staff and student employees; support QA and method development.

Educación

Degree in Biological Sciences, Botany, Plant Sciences, or related field

Descripción del empleo

Iowa State University’s Seed Science Center seeks an experienced Seed Analyst III to join our seed testing laboratory team. The role blends advanced seed quality testing with coordinating laboratory activities and guiding other analysts.

You will apply specialized knowledge across many crop species, contribute to method development and quality assurance, and support continuous improvement in turnaround times and customer service.