Principal Seed Quality Assurance Officer (Seed Testing) (1 post ) at Kenya Seed Company Ltd

Ref KSC 7/12/22

Job Description
Terms of service: Permanent and pensionable.

Reporting to the Seed Quality Assurance Manager.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• To carry out authorized seed sampling, seed testing (purity testing, germination testing, moisture testing) as per the seeds and plant varieties (seeds) regulations and authorization guidelines.
• Coordinate technical operations of the seed testing laboratory and develop control standards.
• Ensure maintenance of records of all quality activities and test methods.
• Check through and sign all Certificates of analysis generated by or for Kenya Seed Co. Ltd before presenting for approval by Quality Assurance Manager.
• Undertake quarterly ISTA and other regulatory proficiency testing programs.
• Coordinate maintenance, repair, servicing and calibration programs for all seed testing equipment.
• Indentify, oversee investigation and record non-conformities and potential non-conformities in the Laboratory on Corrective Action Requests and Preventive Action Requests respectively.
• Spearhead programs to continuously improve the performance of the laboratory and/or quality of seed testing services.
• Review seed research reports for customers or publication to ISTA or other organizations.
• Prepare work plans and periodic work progress reports.

Minimum requirements
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, one must have:

• Bachelors Degree in Seed Technology, Botany, Biochemistry, Applied Biology qualifications from a recognized institution; or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience in Public Service or Private Sector;
• Membership to relevant professional body.
• iManagement Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities;
• The ability to work under pressure;
• Good communication and presentation skills;
• Working knowledge in computer applications.
• iMust have valid driving license.
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.