Seed Pathology Lab Technician

Job description

Position description

Function

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS - QUALITY CONTROL

Employment Type

Regular Full Time

Main Goal

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

The Lab Technician will conduct laboratory testing of seed samples for the detection seed borne/transmitted pathogens; bacteria, fungi and virus.

Job description

Participate in conducting seed health testing following established written protocols, monitor all aspects of the test, that could affect the result, analyze and enter data, participate in inventory management of lab supplies and maintain lab in clean and safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepare growth media, buffers and stock solutions for the culture of microorganisms following specific written procedures.

• Separate and process seed samples with an emphasis of maintaining sub-sample identity and consistency in sample preparation.

• Conduct seed health testing in traditional assays and molecular based assays following established written work instructions.

• Analyze results and ensure data entry into LIMS database system.

• Plant and maintain test seedlings under controlled environment.

• Monitor temperature in various incubators, refrigerators and walk-in chambers to ensure that the tests are conducted accurately and consistently.

• Must be comfortable working in a laboratory setting governed by formal, written procedures that must be strictly followed.

• Complete projects in a timely, efficient, safe and effective manner.

• Participate in the inventory management of materials and chemical products (Anticipation and Planning).

• Maintain laboratories in a clean, safe and organized manner.

• Participate in monthly Safety Training and Meetings.

Profile

Education and/or Experience

B.S. Degree in Plant Pathology, Plant Science or biology is preferred candidates with equivalent working experience will be considered.
1 year experience in a laboratory setting
A working knowledge of plant disease and seed health testing experience on vegetable seeds will be an asset.
This position requires an individual with excellent interpersonal skills, as they will be part of a team.

Position localization

Job location

America/Carribean, USA

Location

555 Codoni Avenue, Modesto, CA 95357, États-Unis

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

Bachelor's degree

Minimum level of experience required

1 year