Cotton Quality Testing Lab Lead

Bayer•Lubbock, TX

About The Position

Lead laboratory work for processing, testing, and analyzing seeds. The resulting quality data supports product advancement, fit-for-sale decisions, and special projects across Bayer Crop Science North America. The role leads seed quality and genetics testing, analysis, and data generation for corn, soybean, cotton, sorghum, and vegetable seeds in North America, supporting commercial fit-for-sale quality decisions of up to $8 billion. It also provides analysis, data, and results for projects advancing production, testing, and product innovation. The Lab Lead builds an operational excellence vision and plan with partners, drives improvements in customer experience and operational performance and discipline, and champions coaching among colleagues, partners, and sites. The role is based in Lubbock, Texas. Relocation may be offered.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Strategic mindset, sound decision-making, and ability to manage complexity.
Strong collaboration, interpersonal, and conflict-management skills.
Agility and a focus on results.
VACC leadership behaviors.
Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills, with an ability to build trust.
Ability to develop people and coach others.
Innovative and critical thinking, and cultural awareness.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in an agricultural, business, scientific, or technical field.
Advanced degree.
12 or more years of relevant experience, or a master's degree plus 8 or more years of experience in lab management, manufacturing, or serving customers; experience should include managing budgets and projects and leading teams.
At least 5 years in management roles and a deep understanding of business processes at a global company.
Experience in laboratory operations, row crops, and research and development.

Responsibilities

Lead seed quality and genetics testing, analysis, and data generation in North America for corn, soybean, cotton, sorghum, and vegetable seeds.
Support commercial fit-for-sale quality decisions of up to $8 billion.
Provide analysis, data, and results for special projects that advance production, testing, and product innovation.
Develop an operational excellence vision and plan with partners and drive changes that improve customer experience, operational performance, and operational discipline.
Model and champion coaching among colleagues, partners, and sites.
Manage budgets, projects, and teams (listed as part of preferred relevant experience).