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  • Posted: Apr 23, 2017
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Monsanto is a sustainable agriculture company. We deliver agricultural products that support farmers all around the world. We are focused on empowering farmers-large and small-to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world's natural resources such as water and energy. We do this with our leading seed brands in crops like corn, cotton, ...
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    Seed Analyst

    Job Purpose

    • Scientific analysis and testing of seeds and other materials through laboratory tests and other procedures to determine the germination ability, purity and content of a sample and compliance with established standards.

    Specific Functions

    • Responsible for day to day operations of the seed lab
    • Seed Sampling both in the field and processing plant
    • Filing all records related to seed inspection.
    • Maintaining samples for reference purposes and traceability of the seed lots/batches.
    • Maintaining re-order levels for all the consumables in the lab
    • Assist with Quality Management System as directed by the Quality Manager.
    • Ensure all equipment are calibrated and service schedule maintained
    • Ensure all the lab procedures, work instructions and protocols are updated accordingly.
    • Evaluation of physical purities, grading and seed health and advising the relevant people
    • Evaluation of germination and calculation of germination % and seed lot examination
    • Responsible for all trainings of personnel in the lab and conforming to ESH regulations

       

    Job

    Quality Assurance/Quality Control

    Primary Location

    Africa-Kenya-Nairobi-Kenya

    Organization

    GLB SC Seed Quality_51124893

    Schedule

    Full-time

    Education, Experience And Skills Requirement

    • Degree in Agriculture or related field
    • Experience in rangeland/native seed quality testing.
    • Must undertake and pass private analyst course with Kephis.
    • Experience/knowledge in seed production and conditioning
    • Supervisory experience.
    • Knowledge of seed quality, seed testing, and seed conditioning.
    • Knowledge of seed testing methods, chemicals, products, and equipment.
    • Knowledge of the Quality Management System.
    • Ability to verbally communicate with employees and customers.
    • Ability to apply conflict resolution skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    • Flexibility to work under seasonal time constraints.

    Motivation Capability

    • Position will be based in Nakuru
    • Occasional travel for meetings and training purposes
    • The ability to fit within the Monsanto culture and work ethic

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Monsanto Company on monsanto.taleo.net to apply

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