Seed Analyst II
Core
Perform specialized seed quality testing on agricultural, vegetable, flower, tree, native, and specialty crop seeds to evaluate seed quality for labeling purposes.
Role type
Mid-level technical laboratory analyst (seed science)
Builds
Laboratory test results and quality assurance reports for seed companies, farmers, and researchers
Domain
Agriculture + Seed Science
Required skills
Seed analysis, laboratory testing, technical judgment, data record keeping, equipment monitoring, quality assurance procedures, training delivery, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
Biology, botany, agronomy, horticulture, laboratory testing experience, technical record interpretation
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, testing equipment
Responsibilities
Perform seed quality testing on various crop seeds, evaluate tests and identify inconsistencies, prepare testing materials and monitor equipment, manage testing workloads and sample progress, provide technical guidance and training to staff, communicate testing options and results to customers, participate in method evaluation and quality assurance activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
