Seed Technician

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Bayer

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Tucson, Arizona

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Seed Technician performs greenhouse operational activities, including operating equipment and systems while adhering to safety and quality procedures. They also assist in process documentation, data management, and maintaining metrics to support team decision-making.

Qualifications

The Seed Technician role requires a High School Diploma or GED with at least one year of related experience. Key responsibilities include operating greenhouse equipment, assisting with process documentation, and adhering to safety and quality standards. Candidates should have intermediate IT skills, be comfortable with physical tasks in various environmental conditions, and possess effective communication abilities.

Job Description

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Seed Technician 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform greenhouse operational activities to support the business in accordance with our safety, quality and operating procedures.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician, are:

  • Operate equipment and systems leveraging real-time data/technology according to existing procedures;
  • Alert senior technicians and leadership as needed when non-conformities in product or process variance occur​;
  • Assist in the preparation of key process documentation​;
  • Provide support in administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders and production information leveraging data systems​;
  • Participate in Team meetings (multiple levels);
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards ​;
  • Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirements applicable to local area;
  • Promote standardization and ensure efficient production processes;
  • Manage partnership with key business partners to greenhouse production operations;
  • Help/Assist in keeping metrics and other information current on visual boards/data dashboards to drive teamwork and support data-driven decisions;
  • Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site and company goals; 
  • Other duties and tasks, as assigned.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience in related area;
  • Intermediate knowledge of information technology systems and applications;
  • Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts, including over-time, weekend and holiday as needed;
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written;
  • Comfortable working in high heat index environments during summer months;
  • Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds, work in and outdoors, walk on uneven surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working in a greenhouse environment;
  • Prior experience with working with plant irrigation.

Employees can expect to be paid an hourly rate between $25.69 - $32.28. Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant's location, market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.  

This posting will be available for application until at least 5/4/26.

#LI-AMSUS

  YOUR APPLICATION   

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
 
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
 
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.   Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.       Location:United States : Arizona : Tucson    Division:Crop Science   Reference Code:866331     Contact Us  Email:hrop_usa@bayer.com 

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Bayer

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to serve the most essential human needs of health and nutrition. At the same time, we strive to address some of the world’s biggest challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. At Bayer, we’re committed to driving sustainable development and generate a positive impact with our businesses. Through the power of science, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world. Data Privacy Statement & Imprint: https://www.bayer.com/en/glob-li-bayer-en-dps-imprint
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