QC Analyst I
About The Position
As a global leader in specialty chemicals, we continue to succeed and strengthen our delivery of innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions. We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilize new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. Incotec is the seed enhancement company, independently providing solutions through innovative technologies and services, focusing on customer needs. Incotec USA in Salinas is seeking a Seed Analyst to perform seed quality testing and support laboratory operations. This role is responsible for conducting germination, vigor, purity, and related seed tests; maintaining accurate records; ensuring compliance with industry standards and quality requirements; supporting QC method validation; developing specifications and SOPs; and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Requirements
- Knowledge of seed quality, testing, and conditioning.
- Familiarity with seed testing methods, equipment, and quality systems.
- Strong communication, organisation, and documentation skills.
- Ability to analyse data and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements of laboratory work.
- Flexibility to meet seasonal business needs.
- Experience supporting seed testing activities under an RST or CSA required.
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in a related scientific field.
Nice To Haves
- RST or CSA certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain quality standards and compliance within the department.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and programmes.
- Perform advanced germination, vigour, stress, purity, and viability testing on seed samples.
- Conduct seed testing in accordance with AOSA, ISTA, CFIA, customer specifications, work instructions, and applicable regulations.
- Evaluate vegetable seed quality using standard germination, vigour, and stress testing methods.
- Determine germination potential through the application of appropriate substrates, temperature, moisture, and seedling evaluation techniques.
- Perform and document physical purity analyses and noxious weed seed examinations for all applicable species.
- Determine seed purity based on pure seed, inert matter, other crop seed, weed seed, and noxious or prohibited weed seed content.
- Apply knowledge of AOSA Rules, ISTA standards, Canada Methods & Procedures, the Federal Seed Act, and relevant state seed laws.
- Assist in the development and improvement of testing methods for evaluating seed germination, vigour, uniformity, and stress tolerance.
- Prepare testing materials, maintain accurate records, and support efficient laboratory operations.
- Participate in internal and external comparative and proficiency testing programmes.
- Maintain seed sample retention and storage records.
- Interpret, document, and enter testing data and results accurately.
- Ensure testing procedures and process controls comply with the Quality Management System (QMS).
- Operate, maintain, and perform routine calibration checks on laboratory equipment.
- Assist with quality management and administrative activities as needed.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness important to you? We’ve got you covered with benefits day 1!
- No waiting time for medical, dental & vision
- Need a break? We’ve got your back with generous time off, including paid holidays, and extra days for the unexpected
- Get paid and get moving with our Wellness Incentive Program!
- Annual employee reimbursement (up to $300)
- Balance equals a healthy and happy community!
- We offer flexible work schedule, telecommuting
- Planning for the future? 401(k) with company-match, ESPP, tuition reimbursement and online/onsite courses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
