Incorporated in 1985, Seed Dynamics, Inc. (SDI) is a seed technology company located in the heart of the Salinas Valley on the Central Coast of California. Around us are many thousands of vegetable growing acres and a wide variety of growers who take advantage of the cool-season vegetable growing region that’s ideal for lettuce, broccoli, spinach, and cauliflower to name a few of the crops grown here earning it the title of “America’s Salad Bowl.” Our proprietary seed treatments are used on much of the vegetable acreage planted in the United States.

…With international reach

A significant amount of seed processed by Seed Dynamics is also shipped to other countries. Our products are proving themselves in many different environments under different cultural practices and conditions all over the world. Seed professionals around the world rely on Seed Dynamics, Inc. products to add value to high end, high value seed.

Reference: 

Function: Seed Laboratory Management

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Main Goal:

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Manage seed lab and seed lab personnel, includes testing and analyzing of seed samples for production, production scheduling; sending samples to independent seed lab for quality assurance purposes.
Responsible for maintaining and updating supplier and certifier records in accordance with local, state, federal and international regulators.

Job description:

POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Seed Laboratory Manager
Manage seed laboratory personnel and seed laboratory. Make certain SDI protocols are followed, monitor all aspects of seed analyzing procedures, analyze and enter data, have data entered, management of lab supplies and inventory, make certain lab is always maintained in an organized, clean and safe manner. Safety coordinator County, state and federal regulation compliance oversight.
Organic certification and compliance coordinator

 Duties and responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned.

Manage and supervise;
Preparation and procedures for seed analysis. Planting and maintain testing of seedlings under controlled environments.

• Collection and processing of preprocess, postprocess and research seed samples  and sample preparation.
• Conduct seed health testing following SDI protocols and established A.O.S.A.
  germination standards and regulations.
• Analyze results and ensure data entries are accurate.
• Monitor and maintain germination equipment to ensure that the tests are conducted accurately and consistently.
• Complete projects in a timely, efficient and safe manner.
• Inventory management of lab related supplies, equipment, materials and chemical products.
• Maintain laboratories in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Oversees production scheduling, networking with Customer Service.
• Manage Safety and Training Orientations.
• Assist in planning and organizing research and recording subsequent data. 

Profile

Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Strategic Planning and Analysis – Ability to initiate and work on multiple projects. Must have foresight and take the initiative to plan out, manage and accomplish necessary tasks.

Technical Skills – Required background in laboratory testing of seeds. Attention to detail and ability to consistently and accurately manage multi tasks is required.  Comfortable working with laboratory chemicals and reagents. Basic computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required.

Interpersonal Skills – Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Fluent in English.

Teamwork – Good communicator and team player with a positive attitude and excellent people management skills. Ability to work in a team setting.

Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Accountable for decisions made within the scope of responsibility, with the focus on meeting established short term and long-term goals and objectives.

Professionalism – Highly self-motivated individual, possessing strong organizational skills. Results oriented. Deadline focused and motivated. Possess a high amount of integrity.

Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Comfortable with fast-paced, challenging environment. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.

Attendance/Punctuality – Ensures workers are on time and responsibilities are completed in a timely manner.

Dependability – Self-directed, with the ability to work independently, as well as within groups.

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required; Registered Seed Technician, Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred but not essential.

Minimum level of experience required: 3 years seed laboratory experience.

To apply

Please apply to curtisv@seeddynamics.com

Seed Dynamics is an "at will" employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Drug Free Workplace