Job Description

JOB PURPOSE This position will function as a team member in the high throughput Seed Quality Testing Laboratory supporting the Product Supply Organization and key customers/colleagues in cross functional areas. Strive to achieve quality strategies Incorporate VACC behaviors into daily testing activities. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Planning and execution of Genetic purity tests using protocols defined by global/ regional platform functions. Resource planning and management-lab chemicals, lab supplies and Lab instrument maintenance, calibration and validation. Coordinate with production, technology, crop quality and Inventory management team for annual sample estimation and arrival schedule. Support new QC test and validation as per Global Genetic quality Assurance, establish testing protocols. Participate in Continual Improvement projects and implement best practice. Sustenance of QMS, EMS, ETS, NABL and Laboratory management systems. Responsible to bring operational excellence in Genetic purity lab and work on cost reduction in testing. Ensure timely recording of data in LIMS independently Ensure timely execution of results as per SLA to meet the agreed TAT Ability to learn and apply scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis as directed by protocols and work instructions to deliver quality results Exhibit quality culture in all lab operations. Collaborate with platform functions. KEY WORKING RELATIONS Internal: Pre foundation, Foundation, Production, Operations, Warehouses and Quality Assurance. External: Vendors, Finance, HSC, QMS, Site services WHO YOU ARE Master s in biotechnology or molecular biology or related field with 2+years experience in QA lab. Self-organization, planning, reporting and communication skills Computer skills: MS Office, Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS)/ related experience, lab data analysis, SAP Able to work under time pressure, sense of urgency and accuracy