Seed Analyst

Main Purpose:

• Responsible for all seed physiology quality tests in the laboratory and  ensure availability of results within required TAT.
• Ensure compliance for certification of the laboratory.
• Responsible of sample shipment coordination and follow up on external tests ensuring all results to be captured in SAP for seed availability. 

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Sample intake, Germination, and physical purity Laboratories.  
• Responsible for all physiological quality testing in the lab including new seeds or as specified by business needs.  
• Transfer recorded results into SAP system and track all samples and results progress. 
• Testing according to ISTA rules and follow QMS system for the laboratory. 
• Participate in quality testing activities related to sampling-fresh, returns and carryovers seeds, seed testing, results analysis, inspection plans, & product placement for seed businesses LTO. 
• Participate in seed sample shipment and testing processes for external lab testing including to South Africa and government testing and communicate results to the stakeholders within required TAT.
• Conform to GLP principals and other prescribed quality systems and relevant regulations
• To ensure all relevant information is supplied timeously and accurately.  
• To assist the Technical coordinator to ensure total quality according to customer needs. 
• Participates in maintaining all external government certifications (seed sampling and testing) and secure lab authorization by the government. 
• Adherence to the Lab Safety always inside the lab. 
• Collaborating with planning, production, manufacturing, customer care and quality systems (CAPA culture improvement in the lab). 
• Works with Product Quality in complaint handling and investigation for timely and accurate resolution and reporting ensuring best customer experience. 

Mission & squad Connections:

Operate in End-to End Mission Squad:

Squad Connections:

• Directly reports to: SSA Testing unit lead
• Quality Testing Squads
• Africa PQ&S
• EMEA Quality Testing ​
• HSE Squad
• One Management System Squad (ISO)
• Seed Regulatory and Legal​ stakeholders
• External Regulatory Agencies

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Diploma/Degree  in Agriculture, Seed Technology, Science Laboratory Technology or relevant field.
• Reasonable knowledge and practical experience with ISO and GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) 
• Knowledge of SAP 
• Qualified Seed Analyst with preferably 3 to 5 years experience in a seed laboratory
• Knowledge of both Seed Physiology and Seed Genetics.
• Related Job experience /qualification
• Results orientated
• Relationships and networking
• Organizational (Planning skills) and Technical and Analytical skills
• Reliability / Disciplined
• Manage challenges and handle work pressure well

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.