Industrial: Seed Technician

Located in Champaign, IL

Job description

Full-Time Seed Lab Technician

Seed analysis, or seed testing, ensures positive outcomes for every level of plant-based systems in every corner of the world. The success of a single grower to the success of an entire culture often rests on seeds germinating and establishing plants intended for food, fiber, fuel, or the restoration of natural resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Seed Technicians conduct tests such as germination, vigor, purity, and seed identification
• Seed Technicians are responsible for accurate performance, evaluation, and data collection
• Seed Technicians with enough experience may assist in method modification, new method development, and statistical validations
• Seed Technicians report directly to the Seed Lab Director and secondarily to the Seed Lab Assistant Director