Job Description
In this role, the incumbent will be responsible for all laboratory related aspects, tests, and quality control in the Physiology lab. Managing turnaround times and data integrity. This role will also need to comply and be certified with the relevant seed association or government per country.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for SCCI sample updates and results update
Responsible for receiving and preparation of all samples received daily.
Testing of all germination.
Transfer recorded results into SAP system and track all samples and results progress.
Historical Data analysis physiology lab results monitoring.
Prepare, pack and record samples for exporting for additional test and keeping track of all these samples for results and record keeping purposes.
Perform test on sophisticated laboratory equipment including managing maintenance and functionality of equipment.
Troubleshooting the issues on the equipment.
Conform to Good Laboratory Practice principals and other prescribed quality systems and relevant regulations.
Ensure all KPI Measurements are supplied timeously and accurately.
Ensure total quality according to customer needs.
Participate in global projects and innovation alignment.
Order and keep inventory of consumables necessary to perform tests.
Participate in one PSS- (One production system).
Lead HSE efforts according to ISO 45001 and our client’s safety standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology.
Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis.
Participate in WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
Adhere to all applicable legislation, our client’s safety policies and procedures.
Actively promote our client’s safety culture and best practices
Key Working Relations
Direct report to Lead Senior Seed Analyst.
Key relations: Physiology lab team members, Quality Laboratory Manager.
Cross-functional: Be willing and able to assist across the Physiology and Biotechnology teams.
Support: Implementation and maintaining procedures in the laboratory.
Comply and coach members on ESH policies.
External and Internal: Maintain good networking relationships with all stakeholders. Ensure data integrity.
Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
Agricultural Degree
Registered and Qualified as Seed analyst.
Qualified seed sampling course will be added advantage.
1-2 years of work experience in a similar role
Reasonable knowledge and practical experience with ISO and Labware, GIMS and SAP.
Relationships and networking, Organizational (Planning skills)
Technical and Analytical skills
Reliability + Disciplined
Manage challenges and handle work pressure well.
Good Data analysis and Computer skills