R&D Seed Technician

R&D Seed Technician

Interested in this role? Reach out directly to Grace Williams at grawilliams@actalentservices.com or CALL 317 567 6610 with an updated resume to apply.

Located in Whitestown, IN

Description

The R&D Seed Technicians will support global R&D for seeds and traits by engaging in all aspects of small material manufacturing and production. This includes indoor material processing and packaging activities such as receiving, scanning, cleaning, treating, sorting, counting, labeling, shipping, and other seed warehouse tasks. The role also involves operating equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring adherence to operational procedures within a lab or warehouse environment.

The R&D Quality Seed Technician will play a crucial role in various areas within the R&D production facility, including receiving, jarring, tote maintenance, source handling, filling, sorting, and quality control. Responsibilities within each area include:

Receiving/Shipping:

• Intake all incoming R&D seeds and materials.
• Perform various quality control checks to ensure standards are met.

Jarring:

• Prepare seeds for production in a repetitive, detail-oriented station.

Source Handling and Filling:

• Assist in operating and overseeing the quality of production and filling processes.
• Manage the flow of seeds through automated equipment into cassettes for distribution to controlled research fields.
• Maintain high attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any quality issues that arise.

Tote Maintenance:

• Address and correct quality issues from the source filling station to reenter seeds into production.

Quality Control:

• Ensure efficient and effective operation of source handling and filling processes.
• Conduct various quality tests for approximately 4+ hours per shift.
• Cross-train and provide support to other groups once quality control testing is completed.

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Operate research equipment, take detailed notes, and manage data accurately.
• Comply with regulated seed stewardship standards, read and follow regulated permit conditions, complete safety inspections and trainings, and adhere to all company policies and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct quality testing on incoming materials to ensure they meet specified standards.
• Support production employees by overseeing quality functions, maintaining quality standards, ensuring GMP compliance, conducting safety inspections, and overseeing hazard management.
• Perform quality assurance tasks including routine audits, process validations, and corrective action implementation.
• Provide support for labeling, packaging, and other departments as needed.
• Prioritize safe execution of warehouse operations, ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
• Perform tasks that may require bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and long periods of sitting or standing.

Skills:

Quality control, quality inspect, packaging, production, laboratory, chemistry, packing, general labor, biology, cleaning, labeling, inventory, warehouse operation, plant science, quality check, quality test, agriculture, quality inspection, GMP

Interested in This Role? See Below to Apply Now for Immediate Consideration:

I am scheduling interviews for this position and conducting phone interviews as early as today. All candidates will be considered immediately within 24 hours of applying directly to Grace Williams.

• Email your updated resume, brief intro about your interest, preferred method of communication for you (i.e., call, email, text) to grawilliams@actalentservices.com and/or CALL/TEXT ME: 317 567 6610

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whitestown, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.