Wheat Quality Lab Research & Testing Specialist

Limagrain Cereal Seeds, LLC; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Limagrain Cereal Seeds Wheat Quality Lab is seeking a Quality Lab Assistant to support end-use quality tests on experimental wheat lines and varieties, ensuring new wheat varieties meet mill and bake quality standards.

You will prioritize and prepare incoming samples from US and Canada, coordinate with the Lab Manager and breeders, analyze kernel hardness, protein, falling number, and flour milling yield, and communicate results accurately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, or Associate Degree in a relevant field with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support end-use quality tests on experimental wheat lines and varieties.
• Prioritize, organize and prepare incoming wheat samples for testing from the breeding programs in US and Canada.
• Analyze physical grain attributes such as kernel hardness (SKCS), protein (NIR), falling number, and flour milling yield.
• Evaluate performance of milled flour using NIR for protein, moisture and ash; gluten quality (mixograph, farinograph and extensograph); solvent retention profile for soft wheat and falling number.
• Communicate accurate results of quality testing.
• Calibrate and maintain lab equipment; troubleshoot issues to ensure accuracy of results.
• Operate laboratory equipment interfaced with computer software.
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe lab environment and assist other teams as needed.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

Associate Degree in a relevant field with equivalent experience

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

Limagrain Cereal Seeds Wheat Quality Lab is seeking a Quality Lab Assistant to support end-use quality tests on experimental wheat lines and varieties, ensuring new wheat varieties meet mill and bake quality standards.

You will prioritize and prepare incoming samples from US and Canada, coordinate with the Lab Manager and breeders, analyze kernel hardness, protein, falling number, and flour milling yield, and communicate results accurately.