JOB SUMMARY: Conduct routine seed laboratory activities including germination testing, purity and noxious weed examinations. Accurately document test data, evaluate accuracy of test results, and schedule additional testing as needed. Monitor laboratory equipment performance. Process outsourced tests as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:

Plant seed for germination tests according to first count day and testing priorities. Prepare media for germination testing.

Evaluate germination tests. Accurately identify normal and abnormal seedlings. Describe abnormalities, dormancy, and other problems.

Knowledge of Purity and noxious weed exam or the ability and willingness to learn.

Knowledge of weed and crop seed identification or ability and willingness to learn.

Data collection such as logging samples to be tested, recording and reporting test results.

Monitor laboratory equipment performance to en...