Description:
- The QT Seed Physiology Analyst I execute the implementation of the laboratory seed testing measures, ensuring timely availability of results in the system in accordance with the Company, ISO, and ISTA standards.
- Execute Seed Physiology Tests such as germination, vigor & physical quality of all received seed batches in row crops and maintenance of QT Lab operational –Cold room-warm room, retention room and Lab equipment calibration, ordering lab supplies, preparing reagents and maintaining laboratory equipment and reference materials with a significant level of independence.
- Seed Physiology Analyst I, is responsible for overseeing the operations of the laboratory on a day-to-day basis, while meeting regulatory and compliance requirements execute plan objectives for the seed laboratory for each year in coordination with the Lab Manager.
- Execute accurate recording of results in system and communicating it to right stakeholders and documentation, Communication, Implementation of Quality Management Systems and Lab Validation processes.
- Maintain proper records/documentation to comply with system and standards.
- Support seed quality testing APAC projects.
YOUR TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execution of Standard Germination, Useable Transplant, Soil Germination and Field Emergence Tests as per set protocols.
- Execute Vigor tests: Field emergence test (FET), Radical Emergence Test (RET), tests as per requirement by following the standard protocol.
- Timely QC test result updating in SAP as per MDD, communication and maintain QC data back up at regular intervals.
- Execute one PSS to bring operational efficiency & behavioral based improvements. And Execute GTD projects as per project timelines.
- Work with Seed Production Innovation (SPI) teams for validation and implementation of new physiological test protocols.
- Execute the implementation of the laboratory seed testing measures, ensuring timely availability of results in the system in accordance with the Company, ISO, and ISTA standards.
- Ensure execution of testing and other activities in accordance with ISTA, ISO, and Company standards.
- Conduct implementation of seed testing activities guided by APAC quality testing.
- Ensure on-time availability of quality results in the system.
- Ensure batches tested has corresponding quality status in the system.
- Ensure coordination with QT Manger on batches with complaint.
- Foster a safe, secure and trusting environment in QT seed laboratory in coordination with the Seed Lab manager.
- Introduce process improvement and innovation to facilitate seed testing.
- Regularly prepare section updates/ reports for the QT testing .
- Identify CTQ ( critical to quality) process, implement Control measures, bring quality culture-Internal checks ,Blind testing, seed check to ensure process precision.