Associate Scientist l

Eurofins•River Falls, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The SST Associate Scientist I shall assist other SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties. The SST Associate Scientist I shall be responsible for ensuring quality and accurate data in a timely fashion. This role involves communicating effectively internally and externally, working cooperatively, and proposing and communicating process improvements for technical areas. The position requires participation in general laboratory maintenance, ensuring quality and accurate data in a timely fashion in all processes in a given area, and following work instructions to direct sample flow for efficiency. The Associate Scientist I will perform sample analysis and document results, participate in lab and equipment maintenance, and communicate inventory needs to appropriate staff. They will also communicate sample/test issues to the appropriate responsible manager and identify and report any opportunities to improve efficiency, customer satisfaction, and quality. The role requires performing assigned tasks according to company procedures and work instructions in the most cost-effective way. The Associate Scientist I will ensure ALL goals are met for the day and encourage others to meet their goals as well. They will perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow AOSA, Canada, or ISTA rules depending on testing requested. Tasks are performed as defined by the lab manager. The individual must be able to drive the process and motivate individuals to get the work done, ensuring the consistent and repeatability of results in a timely fashion. They will propose and communicate process improvements for planting and/or evaluation, and be able to evaluate TZ Tests (both Post Germ and straight TZ Tests). Maintaining appropriate inventory and organizing supplies is also a key responsibility. Based on years of experience, the Associate Scientist I may guide or assist newer staff with questions and direct newer staff in the right direction if the answer to a question is unknown. Ensuring accurate and efficient execution of work instructions and minimizing mistakes are crucial. A reliable work schedule is expected. During the months of October through March, there may be a request to work at least 45 hours per week to assist the lab manager in maintaining the SST lab.

Requirements

HS degree recommended with an aptitude for science.
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Attention to detail
Ability to maintain focus
Mental addition and subtraction
Computer operation including email and LIMS
Be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines for test completion
Self- motivated
Understand priorities
Willingness to learn new things

Nice To Haves

Certification by the Society of Commercial Seed Technologists is recommended.
Within a commutable distance of the worksite location.

Responsibilities

Assist other SST Laboratory personnel in general lab duties.
Ensure quality and accurate data in a timely fashion.
Communicate effectively internally and externally.
Work cooperatively.
Propose and communicate process improvements for technical area.
Participate in general laboratory maintenance.
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 assigned tasks according to company procedures and work instructions in the most cost-effective way.
Ensure ALL goals are met for the day and encourage others to meet their goals as well.
Perform evaluation tests according to work instructions and follow AOSA, Canada, or ISTA rules depending on testing requested.
Perform 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.
Guide or assist newer staff with questions based on years of experience.
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.
Maintain a reliable work schedule.
May be requested to work at least 45 hours per week during October through March to assist the lab manager in maintaining the SST lab.