YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Prep Specialist, are to: 

• Demonstrate proficiency in the prep of seed for field trials as well as for GCA-prepared seed following all applicable processes and ensuring timely and accurate prep;
• Set the example and provide guidance for/to seed prep contingent workers;
• Contribute to the seed shipping process, ensuring the accuracy and compliance of seed material packaging and shipping;
• Coordinate and contribute to the cycle count function for seed inventories, working through contingent workers to ensure inventory accuracy;
• Contribute to ongoing SMFL process improvement efforts for seed prep and GCA prep functions;
• Serve as primary trainer for new seed prep personnel, ensuring the compliance to requirements as stated in applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs);
• Oversee training progress and ensuring trainees get signed-off by team lead as proficient in all applicable workflows;
• Record and analyze seed prep key performance indicators (KPI) to ensure that systemic material prep issues are detected and addressed;
• Ensure all material prep SOPs, work instructions, forms, and job aids are updated as necessary and reflect the current processes;
• Work in conjunction with seed inventory personnel to serve as back-up inventory support in high capacity seasons.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with wit at least one year of experience or non-degreed with at least eight years of relevant experience;
• Demonstrated ability to executing various routine lab processes in a high-throughput setting under tight timelines;
• Can train contractors and act as model of high-quality process delivery;
• Capable of understanding and participating in lab processes for moderate to extensive problem solving;
• Has a more complete understanding of seed or handling- related technical area;
• Works Independently with minimal supervision;
• Demonstrates knowledge of specialized laboratory and scientific techniques;
• Demonstration of high levels of value and integrity;
• Executes responsibilities with knowledge, accuracy, persistence, resilience and creativity seeking to work both independently and collaboratively;
• Ability to lift up to 60lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a regulatory, compliance-based environment;
• Experience in ISO 9001:2015; QMS, metrics, KPIs, process improvement;
• Experience with working through others to achieve results;
• Experience utilizing MS Word, Excel, Teams; strong comfort level utilizing e-systems.