We are now hiring for an excellent career opportunity as Quality Control Specialist with the BioScience business group in Lubbock, TX.  If you seek to meet customer needs, strive to succeed and look for the challenge of being a part of an innovative business working with people who strive to succeed, then we would like to speak with you.

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the execution of quality control testing services provided to cotton research and development as well as parent seed production in preparation for commercial launch.

The incumbent will:

• Identify solutions to problems and support the completion of work assignments;
• Conduct tests, collect, and analyze data according to established protocols;
• Prepare lab analysis reports for approval by QA/QC manager for database archiving and submission to the various requesting entities;
• Assist in the development, establishment and troubleshooting of protocols as they are transferred from BioAnalytics services to local facility.

The selected candidate is required to possess the following:

• B.S. degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology or a related field;
• Proficient organization skills and demonstrated team-oriented abilities;
• Ability to understand complex laboratory equipment, analyze results and trouble-shoot both instruments and methods;
• Ability to follow an established protocol;
• Demonstrated interest in and strong desire to learn and to become proficient in molecular techniques;
• Demonstrated proficiency with written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated capabilities with problem solving skills;
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, including Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Plant Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology or Biology;
• 2+ years’ experience in agricultural biotechnology industry or related plant biological laboratory environment;
• Previous PCR equipment usage;
• Advanced computer abilities;
• Previous experience with cotton.

Benefits

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefit programs.  In addition to a competitive base salary, you will be eligible for an array of innovative rewards and recognition programs, variable pay and incentive opportunities as well as benefits coverage beginning on your first day of employment.  We are committed to helping our employees maintain a healthy balance between their responsibilities at work and home.  You will be eligible for paid time off programs, paid company holidays, flexible work options and numerous site conveniences.  We are also committed to supporting your professional development through career ladders, training programs, tuition assistance and professional association events. 

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, we encourage you to explore how you can make a difference at Bayer by applying now to the following website address:   http://www.bayerjobs.com

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Bayer CropScience (BCS) is one of the world’s leading innovative crop science companies in the areas of crop protection, non-agricultural pest control, seeds and plant biotechnology.  With our headquarters in Monheim, Germany, Bayer CropScience has a global workforce of about 17,900, and is represented in more than 120 countries.  BCS is structured into six Business Operations units: four regional crop protection units and two units responsible for Environmental Science and BioScience – offering an outstanding range of products and extensive service backup for modern, sustainable agriculture as well as for non-agricultural applications.