Quality Seed Analyst - Lubbock, TX

Now hiring! Quality Seed Analyst - Lubbock, TX

Lubbock, TX (On-site)

Annual bonus / Overtime pay eligible

We are looking for (2) Quality Seed Analysts to join our Agricultural Solutions team in Lubbock, TX.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF’s Agricultural Solutions division connects innovation, customers, partners and agricultural experts and integrates sustainability criteria into all business decisions. We help farmers deliver the best possible outcomes, working to achieve the balance between economic, environmental, and social value creation for sustainable and efficient agriculture.

As a Quality Seed Analyst - Lubbock, TX, you will be responsible for all the quality control testing and data input activities in the Erskine QC Lab. There is a key emphasis on managing the day-to-day seed testing activities which include fuzzy and finished seed testing activities. Additionally, you will actively participate in all testing activities, ensure conformance to seed quality standards and handles data accumulation and entry, as well as being responsible for training and leading testing teams, proper calibration and operation of lab equipment and reporting all non-conforming results and understanding and communicating all SOPs and Work Instructions.

• Ensure compliance of Safety, Stewardship and Quality Management activities.
• Utilize all computer systems for accurate and timely data entry, data review, and report creation.
• Ensure all staff are performing testing accurately by evaluating competency, reviewing test results, identifying trends in the data, and observing testing process.
• Troubleshoot challenges, create efficiencies, and identify projects for operational or Capital Expenditures with team members.
• Outsourcing of testing with other laboratories.

• Hold a High School Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in an Agricultural related field (Preferred)
• Have 3-5 years of work experience in Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Quality Management.
• Possess Agriculture or Seeds industry experience, with seed quality testing knowledge (Both preferred).
• Are knowledgeable of SAP, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Show knowledge and adherence to Safety, Stewardship, and Quality Management policies.
• Have attention to detail to analyze results and capability of following written procedures and be accurate with documenting information.

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF
. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us…