Associate Scientist I (SST) (Full-Time/Entry Level)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Communicate effectively internally and externally.
• Work cooperatively.
• Propose and communicate process improvements for technical area.
• Participate in general laboratory maintenance.
• Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion in all processes in a given area.
• Follow work instructions and direct sample flow for efficiency.
• Perform sample analysis and document results.
• Participate in lab and equipment maintenance.
• Communicate inventory needs to appropriate staff.
• Communicate sample/test issues to appropriate responsible manager.
• Identify and report any opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality.
• Perform their assigned tasks according to company procedures and work instructions in the most cost-effective way.
• May be required to sit for 8 hours; May be required to stand for 8 hours.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure ALL goals are met for the day and encourage others to meet their goals as well.
• Will perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow AOSA, Canada, or ISTA rules depending on testing requested.
• Performs tasks as defined by lab manager.
• Be able to drive the process and motivate individuals to get the work done.
• Ensure the consistent and repeatability of results in a timely fashion.
• Propose and communicate process improvements for planting and/or evaluation.
• Be able to evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests).
• Maintain appropriate inventory and organizing supplies.
• Based on years of experience, be able to guide or assist newer staff with questions.
• Direct newer staff in the right direction if the answer of the question is unknown.
• Ensure accurate and efficient execution of work instructions.
• Minimize the number of mistakes made throughout the workday/week.
• Reliable work schedule.
• During the months of October through March, may be requested to work (but not required) at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager in maintaining the SST lab.

Qualifications

• High school and science aptitude
• Within a commutable distance of the worksite location.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Additional Preferences

• Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists is recommended.

Skills

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite

Other Factors

• Position requires sitting and standing for multiple hours, as well as lifting up to 50lbs.