Hybrid Quality Control Lead bei RiceTec, Inc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Control oversight and compliance

• Implement and manage QC procedures.
• Ensure compliance with AOSA and ISTA rules.
• Review and communicate service level agreements (SLAs) for testing results and usage decision.

Sampling and testing               

• Develop sampling plans in line with company strategy.
• Manage internal testing plans, leading the QC laboratory, and coordinating with DNA laboratory.
• Supervise QC staff.
• Coordinate third-party laboratory testing.

Testing data management    

• Maintain complete and accurate test result records for all seed lots.
• Review and interpret test results assigning the corresponding usage decision codes.

Process improvement             

• Analyze QC data to identify trends, root causes, and areas for improvement.
• Lead customer complaint investigations when samples are submitted and report conclusions.

EDUCATION

•  Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Seed Science, Plant Breeding, Biology, or a related field.

Agriculture / Life Sciences exposure

• 5+ years of experience in seed production, research or quality control.

Laboratory exposure

• Worked in or with laboratories delivering genetic, physiological and/or physical quality testing.

• Other duties as assigned.
• On-Site work required.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with seed sampling protocols and lab testing procedures (ISTA, AOSA, or similar)
• Proficient in MS Excel and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Able to effectively communicate to deliver job expectations. Spanish is a plus.

Domestic Travel

• Able to travel to RiceTec locations sporadically, including flying and driving.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Expected to perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and physical requirements of this role with or without reasonable accommodation within the described work environment.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work and training locations may include office and warehouse environments.  May also include dry, muddy, or flooded fields, and other outside environmental situations including extreme heat/cold, rainy, or sunny conditions.

RiceTec, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.