job_posting – Ball Horticultural Company

Seed Analyst
Ball Horticultural Company
West Chicago, IL

Employment Type: Full-time, salaried with Benefits
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Botany or related field (Master’s Degree preferred)
Experience: 3+ years’ in the Seed industry
Industry: Agriculture-Laboratory

Job Summary:
Provides quality assurance in seed testing in accordance with internal standards, local and federal laws and regulations. Preforms all functions associated with routine and specialty seed germination and purity testing (prepping and treating samples, sowing, evaluation, etc.) and maintenance of associated documentation. Develops reliable, reproducible germination testing methods for novel crops. Provides technical support to seed testing teams at production locations around the globe. Supervises one or more Research Technicians. Works as part of a multi-faceted seed research team.

Physical Requirements: Ability to work while sitting for long periods of time required. Knowledgeable of and able to follow all necessary safety regulations for work in a laboratory environment. Occasional international travel (1-2X per year) will be required.

Keys to Success:

• Timeliness and accuracy of work products
• Willingness to train/teach others
• Team-oriented
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of people
• Flexibility – ability to adapt to changing environmental/situational needs

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Horticulture, or Plant Science
• +3 years professional experience in seed analysis (flower seed experience preferred)
• Certified Seed Analyst or Registered Seed Technologist certification
• Advanced use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
• Strong knowledge of basic statistics and statistical software
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)