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Quality Control Technician

Job in Johnston, Polk County, Iowa, 50131, USA
Listing for: Iowa Ag
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR
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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.
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*** 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
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