Quality Control Technician Des Moines, Iowa, United States Quality Control

## Quality Control TechnicianDes Moines, Iowa, United StatesJob LocationDes Moines, Iowa, United StatesVISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.This role will be on site at the Corteva location.**What You’ll Do:*** Perform germination quality testing in accordance with AOSA and ISTA criteria and assess testing requirements according to established guidelines.* Verify and record quality test results.* Operate and troubleshoot automated lab-scale planters.* Maintain seed herbarium to support routine defect identification and continual expansion of defect references.* Assist in monitoring the proper functioning and maintenance of laboratory equipment.* Maintain a clean, healthy and safe working environment in compliance with safety and health guidelines and housekeeping practices.* Train on cross-functional tasks in other functions of the laboratory on processes that may need additional support during high volume or critical periods.* Monitor product for quality assurance and ensure activities meet the requirements of the Quality Plan.* Recommend and implement measures to improve productivity, performance, methods, troubleshoot issues, and identify quality defects.* Develop and maintain good communication and rapport with site personnel and employees from other Corteva departments.* Various other duties as assigned.**Education:*** You have your High School Diploma/GED.**What Skills You Need:*** You love having a variety of tasks as well as enjoy working hard and staying busy.* You have 1+ years of Agriculture, Agribusiness, Biology, or related field (either through work or schooling experience).* You have a high level of attention to detail.* You have interest in or knowledge of advanced seed testing activities and equipment such as moisture, seed count, vigor, germination, and weed seed identification.* You have intermediate Microsoft Office skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).* When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, you are focused on solutions.* You value the safety of yourself and your co-workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs.* You are willing and able to work overtime and weekends to meet business needs during peak harvest season.**What Makes You Stand Out:*** Associate or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agribusiness, Biology, Environmental Science or related field.* 3+ years of work and/or school experience in an agriculture or biological or related field.* Certified Viability Technologist (CVT).* Certified Purity Technologist (CPT).* Certified Seed Analyst (CSA).* Registered Seed Technologist (RST).**Benefits – How We’ll Support You:*** Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills* Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place* Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment* Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays* Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father* Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program* Learn more about our total rewards package here -* Check out life at Corteva!Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.At **Corteva Agriscience**, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a **Quality Control Technician**in **Johnston, Iowa** at our Beal Seed Quality Lab. Our Beal team is a wonderful, diverse, inclusive group and we work in a fast-paced environment.Years of experience* Less than 2 years* 2 - 4 years* 4 - 8 years* 8+ yearsTop skillsAnalysisAnglaisAllemandAnálisisFormação AcadêmicaEnsinoCanvaAutonomyAnálisis de DatosAdaptabilité1. Quality Control Technician2. Quality Specialist3. Laboratory Technician4. Lab Technician5. Laboratory AssistantTalent Acquisition at Corteva uses technology by Eightfold AI. This technology employs artificial intelligence to assist in predicting the degree of match between you and our job positions. This tool is a matching model based on factors such as the skills specified in the job description for which you have applied. While this technology may be considered an automated employment decision tool under New York City law, we do not make the decision about your application solely based on the model output. 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