The Cottonseed QC Technician is responsible for assisting the Quality Control Lab Supervisor to complete any necessary activities to test fuzzy cottonseed, processed, and carryover cottonseed for quality standards.

Key emphasis will be placed on performing tests which may include but not limited to: Truck Sampling, Moisture, Temperature, Free Fatty Acid, Genetic Purity, Visual Mechanical Damage, Adventitious Presence, Seed Count, pH, Seed Appearance, Data Verification and Data Entry.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tests for extended time periods following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI). Ability to work near/with other workers on a daily basis.

Responsible for maintaining a clean work area and lab.
Follow safe work practices.

Testing workstations require standing, climbing up and down stairs, bending, reaching, repetitive movements. Contact with industrial equipment such as hydraulic presses, vacuum samplers, autoclaves, seed dryers, shakers, cotton seed de-linting sink, magnification devices, ovens, dishwashers, blenders/blades, moisture/temp meters, seed counters, centrifuges, and pipettes.

Labware consists of glass beakers, test tubes, micro-centrifuge tubes, petri dishes, pipette tips, and well plates. Safe handling of lab chemicals such as buffers, acid, oil, alcohol, seed treatments, and cleaning solvents. Assist in any other duties designated by QC Supervisor.
Individuals will work primarily in an indoor lab environment, outdoor Truck Probing station, outdoor warehouse bay sampling, outdoor/indoor Plant setting.

PPE (safety glasses, lab coat, gloves, safety boots, and hardhat) is required and provided.

Cross training in the Plant Quality Assurance Lab if applicable. Must be comfortable working in both lab and plant setting.

Must be flexible to work extended hours during peak season (November-December). Saturday work as needed.

Background in biology, lab experience, or agriculture experience preferred.