Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

We are seeking dedicated Lab Technicians to join our team in performing essential quality seed testing at one of the largest cotton seed sites globally. As a Quality Lab Technician, you will play a pivotal role in analyzing incoming raw materials and finished products to ensure top-quality seeds are provided to cotton farmers across the United States and Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Perform visual quality inspection on seed samples.
• Conduct basic laboratory tests including pH, protein assays, moisture testing, and titrations.
• Execute warm and cool germination testing.
• Carry out purity analysis of seeds.
• Perform seed counts accurately.
• Organize and conduct sampling procedures for products.

• Proficiency in quality control and quality assurance practices.
• Experience with visual inspections and quality inspections.
• Knowledge in wet chemistry and QC processes.
• Familiarity with farm work and agriculture.
• Understanding of biology, chemistry, production, protein analysis, and germination.
• Ability to conduct pH testing and work within manufacturing quality standards.

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Natural Science, Plant Science, or Crop Science preferred.
• Must possess a Passport or Birth Certificate for onboarding.

The work environment includes standard operating hours from Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm. During harvest season, from November through January, two shifts are available: 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and 5:00 pm to 3:30 am, from Sunday to Saturday. From February to May, weekend work may be required. Candidates must be open to working any day of the week and able to work either the first or second shift, with potential for up to 50 hours per week during peak seasons.

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 New Deal,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.

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