Seed Lab Administrative Coordinator

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd. in Gauteng seeks an organized laboratory administrator to support seed testing operations. You will receive and register samples, prepare documents, and ensure proper storage and record keeping across germination, purity, seed count and moisture data.

You will also compile laboratory reports, inform customers when results and OIC documents are ready, and assist cross-functional teams by handling queries and maintaining equipment and stock records in a busy seed-testing lab.

Responsibilities

• Receive sample on register and EMS
• Prepare relevant documents as per required test/s.
• Place samples in relevant containers as per required test/s.
• Complete OIC application and return to applicant.
• Register OIC seed lots on register and complete relevant documentation.
• Receive OIC-samples on register and place in relevant containers as per required test/s.
• Calculate all germination results as per ISTA and apply tolerances.
• Enter all results on register.
• Prepare laboratory reports on request.
• Inform customer when laboratory report is ready for collection.
• Confirm correct rounding (Seed calc).
• Prepare preliminary OIC for confirmation purposes.
• Inform customer when OIC’s are ready for collection.
• Maintaining all germination, purity, seed count and moisture records.
• Maintaining laboratory register.
• Maintaining equipment register and files.
• Maintaining and monitoring of incoming and outgoing stock.
• Respond to queries from Head Office, Packing, Production, Export, Marketing, Quality, Assurance Manager.
• Perform any reasonable task allocated by superiors to ensure the effective functioning of the seed-testing laboratory.
• Act responsibly and professionally at all times, fostering goodwill and a positive image of the Company.

Job description

Plennegy (Pty) Ltd. in Gauteng seeks an organized laboratory administrator to support seed testing operations. You will receive and register samples, prepare documents, and ensure proper storage and record keeping across germination, purity, seed count and moisture data.

You will also compile laboratory reports, inform customers when results and OIC documents are ready, and assist cross-functional teams by handling queries and maintaining equipment and stock records in a busy seed-testing lab.