Processing Technician

Advanta is a global seed business adapting to rapidly increasing food insecurity and climate change by providing farmers with innovation and new technologies. As part of UPL Group, Advanta aims to deliver high quality seeds with excellent agronomic practices and crop protection solutions. Advanta operates in over 80 countries under global brands of Advanta, Alta and Pacific Seeds. Advanta holds a leadership position in tropical and sub-tropical geographies in corn, grain and forage sorghum, sunflower, canola, rice, and a variety of vegetables. With over 60 years' experience in plant genetics, Advanta provides seeds technology that ensures crop performance and farmers prosperity.

JOB SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the QA/QC Manager, the QC lab technician is responsible to perform routine and non-routine tests to determine if the product meets certain standards and customer specifications. Also, responsible to inspect in process samples, bulk samples, as well as finished product. Additional responsibilities include checking or specifying colors, textures, and other testing with following procedures and ensuring safety while working.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience using lab equipment such as gas chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), etc. 

• Follows all standard operating procedures for laboratory testing, while performing each procedure in an accurate, consistent, and timely manner. 

• Ability to multitask and work independently to achieve goals and maintain quality of work.  

• Requires the daily use of laboratory equipment and computer, 

• Performs laboratory equipment calibrations at regular intervals. 

• Utilizes downtime for good housekeeping. 

REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office products 

• 1 plus years of experience with laboratory testing  

• Excellent personal interaction skills 

• Be able to work independently and unsupervised as part of team. 

• Requires ability to respond to problems quickly and professionally. 

• Flexibility with scheduling

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or science preferred with experience in HPL or Associate degree of science at minimum.

KEY COMPENTENCIES:

• Flexibility/Adaptability - Responds to changing needs of the business; personally, identifies and champions new ideas for improvement and growth.

• Technical Expertise - Understand manufacturing practices and standards.

• Business Acumen - Degree to which an individual understands and applies business knowledge to maintain and advance organizational effectiveness.

• Customer Orientation - Determines and fulfills customer needs and expectations.

• Problem Solving - Identifies root cause of a problem and works with others to permanently fix problems.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.  Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor, consistent with their skills and experience. 

We are one team, for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We all play for the team and no one plays against the team. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want, on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them.

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