Quality Testing Scheduler at DuPont

Job description

Want to make a difference in our world by meeting the challenges of feeding and powering a growing planet?

Enjoy a challenging and fulfilling career with an international employer. Pioneer Hi-Bred International has business operations in more than 90 countries, and is committed to increasing food production with high quality Pioneer brand products and agronomic knowledge that maximizes agricultural productivity. By combining conventional and advanced plant genetics, Pioneer is delivering solutions to help meet the needs of a growing population’s demand for agricultural seed.This position has become available for an energetic and self-motivated individual to join our Quality Laboratory team in Rosslyn. This role will primarily focus on determining laboratory testing schedules of a major segment of a site quality testing facility, such as germination or physical characterization.

Responsibilities Include

• Consult with Seed Quality Testing Laboratory Coordinator to determine additional resource requirements based on lab testing demand
• Schedule quality testing activities for designated area in order to meet customer expectations for data delivery while making best use of lab assets
• Coordinate testing activities with research, production and supply chain personnel, communicate with customers regarding data delivery and performance
• Ensures sample evaluation and planting goals are reasonable (working with coordinator) and attained during daily operations
• Communicates incoming work demand and current test backlog to other members of laboratory leadership to assist with staffing decisions to meet laboratory customer requirements
• Assists in internal and external audits
• Consults with customers on establishing testing deadlines
• Will be responsible in assisting to report testing results
• A basic knowledge of Health and Safety would be advantageous

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Grade 12 but two-year technical diploma/degree or equivalent in seed tchnology or scientific discipline would be preferableMinimum Experience:
• Two to four years relevant seed testing and supervisory experience