Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in  Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.5 billion.

The Seeds, Traits, and Oils (ST&O) business for North America is seeking a North American Seeds QC Leader to lead the US Seed Quality Control (QC) laboratories supporting Dow AgroSciences (DAS) and DAS-owned seed affiliates. This individual will optimize, leverage, standardize, and measure the effectiveness of analytical resources (technology, people, and equipment) to ensure that effective and cost-competitive analytical services are provided and that lab operations are conducted in a safe manner.

• Lead all people processes to ensure the development of staff to meet current and future company needs.
• Optimize analytical resources (technology, people, and equipment) for the Marshalltown, Iowa QC lab, with the vision of developing a world-class quality control seed testing lab for North America.
• Provide oversight, support, and coordination with other DAS and affiliate seeds QC labs in the US and Canada.
• Coordinate resources for analytical projects and activities.
• Establish team objectives that are aligned with the ST&O business Analytical Strategy and Quality Strategy, and track goals, plans, and metrics.
• Keep regular contact with client plants and businesses to assure optimum service is given.
• Check for stakeholder satisfaction, and propose and implement improvements needed.

For more information, please visit our website: www.dowagro.com.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum MS degree in Agronomy, Seed Science, Plant Science, or life science discipline.
• Education or training in seed physiology is preferred.
• Registered Seed Technologist certification is preferred
• Minimum of 10 years total industry experience with 5-7 years direct experience in agriculture and 2-5 years experience in Seed Quality testing.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), e.g., ISO, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is desired.
• Knowledge of Seed Quality Control procedures, including procedures for setting specifications and product release, is needed.
• A good knowledge of US and international seed laws is needed.
• Must have a solid understanding of plant and field seed production processes.
• Experience in people leadership or team leadership is required.

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidates must apply online at www.dowagro.com/careers (job number 1002742) to be considered.

Dow AgroSciences is an equal opportunity employer offering excellent career opportunities, as well as competitive compensation and benefits package. We seek motivated individuals to join a growing team in Dow AgroSciences.