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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 – Greenhouse Operations

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Seed Technician - Greenhouse Operations (Tucson, AZ) are:

• Operate equipment and systems in own area and in alignment with existing procedures, promoting standardization and ensuring efficient production processes;
• Alert Senior Technicians and leadership as needed when non-conformities in product or process variance occurs;  
• Assist in the preparation, review, and approval for key process documentation;
• Help facilitate team meetings (multiple levels) and drive effective shift handover collaborating with peers and across shifts to drive performance improvement;
• Support area by keeping metrics and other information current on visual boards/data dashboards to drive teamwork, support data-driven decisions and facilitate shift changes;
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards 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;
• Identify opportunities to improve performance in accordance with production area, site, and company goals;
• Perform cleaning, basic mechanical maintenance, and preventative maintenance on area equipment;
• Participates in multi-functional and cross-site collaboration;
• HSE Program subject matter expert.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent with at least 2 years of demonstrated performance/experience in related area;
• Advanced knowledge of information technology systems and applications;
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license;
• Ability to work long hours and rotational shifts; including overtime, weekend, and holidays as needed;
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written;
• Ability to lift, push, pull up to 60 lbs, work indoors and outdoors, and walk on uneven surfaces.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with minimal experience.