What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Corteva Agriscience?
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Technician to join our company at our Tipton IN Seed Quality facility.
In this role you will support germination and viability testing for the Tipton Seed Quality Lab. Your main responsibilities will be crop evaluation, planting samples, performing physical purities and other various tasks.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
This role will be on site at the Corteva location.
What You’ll Do
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
In this role you will support germination and viability testing for the Tipton Seed Quality Lab. Your main responsibilities will be crop evaluation, planting samples, performing physical purities and other various tasks.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
This role will be on site at the Corteva location.
What You’ll Do
- Germination evaluation of all crops in accordance with Corteva standards.
- Planting of all crop samples.
- Perform physical purities on samples as well as dividing physical purities into representative working samples.
- Perform specific testing such as waxy corn analysis, soybean hila purity, OAM color sorting and other miscellaneous tasks as needed.
- Assist with receiving and scheduling tasks as needed by management team.
- Maintain all Corteva safety standards at all times.
- Maintain confidentiality of critical lab information and data at all times.
- Conduct activities in accordance with AOSA, CFIA, ISTA and any other regulatory testing agencies.
- Ensure test results are correct and completed in an efficient manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
- You have your High School Diploma/GED.
- You are able to research, problem solve and make recommendations for solutions to issues.
- You work independently, professionally, and collaboratively with internal and external partners.
- You have good organization, prioritization and time-management skills in order to multi-task.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- You have a strong ethical mindset and always maintain confidentiality and discretion.
- You have experience and proven proficiency in computer systems and programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. and tend to pick up quickly on new software.
- You are willing and able to work a daytime schedule with overtime hours including weekend work as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
- Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.