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AppleOne
Seed Quality Technician
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A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
$42,781 / year median in Arizona
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Seed Quality Technician AppleOne - 3.8 Bapchule, AZ Job Details Temporary $21 - $22 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Machine shop presses Chemical handling safety procedures Centrifugation Laboratory safety Laboratory instruments Quality control product testing Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence Laboratory test results documentation Implementing laboratory quality control protocols Manufacturing standard operating procedures Laboratory reports Quality assurance standard operating procedures Laboratory standard operating procedures Visual inspection as testing technique Laboratory specimen handling Cleaning Moisture content testing Pipetting Safety equipment Industrial equipment 1 year Agriculture Industrial chemical handling Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Entry level Chemical safety protocols Autoclaving Moisture analysis for quality control Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Seed Quality Technician for a temporary 1-year contract assignment in Bapchule, AZ, with potential for temp-to-perm conversion. This role is ideal for candidates with 1-2 years of experience in laboratory operations, agriculture, biology, quality control, or production environments who enjoy hands-on work and precise testing. As a Seed Quality Technician, you will support cottonseed quality control by collecting samples, performing laboratory tests, recording accurate data, and helping ensure products meet established quality standards. This opportunity offers a structured work environment, supportive QC leadership, teamwork across lab and production areas, and the chance to build valuable experience in agricultural quality testing and manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities Perform quality control testing on cottonseed, including moisture, temperature, seed count, genetic purity, pH, visual inspection, free fatty acid, and mechanical damage. Collect samples from trucks, warehouses, plant areas, and outdoor sampling stations, then accurately record, verify, and report test results. Follow Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions while performing repetitive laboratory and quality testing tasks. Operate laboratory and industrial equipment such as moisture meters, centrifuges, seed counters, hydraulic presses, ovens, autoclaves, pipettes, and vacuum samplers. Safely handle laboratory chemicals, seed treatments, cleaning solvents, and required PPE in compliance with safety expectations. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment while assisting with additional quality control duties as assigned.