Quality Seed Analyst - Lubbock, TX

BASF SE•Lubbock, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture. As a Quality Seed Analyst - Lubbock, TX, you will be responsible for all the quality control testing and data input activities in the Erskine QC Lab. There is a key emphasis on managing the day-to-day seed testing activities which include fuzzy and finished seed testing activities. Additionally, you will actively participate in all testing activities, ensure conformance to seed quality standards and handles data accumulation and entry, as well as being responsible for training and leading testing teams, proper calibration and operation of lab equipment and reporting all non-conforming results and understanding and communicating all SOP’s and Work Instructions.

Requirements

Hold a High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in an Agricultural related field (Preferred)
Have 3-5 years of work experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Quality Management.
Possess Agriculture or Seeds industry experience, with seed quality testing knowledge (Both preferred).
Are knowledgeable of SAP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Show knowledge and adherence to Safety, Stewardship, and Quality Management policies.
Have attention to detail to analyze results and capablility of following written procedures and be accurate with documenting information.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of Safety, Stewardship and Quality Management activities.
Utilize all computer systems for accurate and timely data entry, data review, and report creation.
Ensure all staff are performing testing accurately by evaluating competency, reviewing test results, identifying trends in the data, and observing testing process.
Troubleshoot challenges, create efficiencies, and identify projects for operational or Capital Expenditures with team members.
Outsource of testing with other laboratories.

Benefits

Annual bonus
Overtime pay eligible
Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!