Quality Assurance Specialist

About the role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Agricultural Solutions team supporting the Nunhems Vegetable Seeds business in Parma, Idaho. The role focuses on evaluating seed lot quality, managing risk, and ensuring product availability while protecting brand reputation.

Key responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze and interpret global and local seed quality data to approve lot blends and manage sales risk.
• Provide advice on seed lot release for production and facilitate timely grower payments.
• Analyze field performance feedback, gather customer needs, and conduct benchmarking studies.
• Coordinate customer complaint handling, initiate CAPA, and report issues to the Regional Head of QA.
• Participate in internal process and hygiene audits, perform annual document reviews, and maintain stewardship requirements.
• Communicate risk information to supply‑chain specialists and sales managers.
• Select and manage third‑party QC testing providers to ensure timely results.
• Oversee resampling of seed lots to guarantee reliable quality data for release decisions.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Horticulture, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in agriculture, preferably in seed quality assurance.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret quality data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.

Required skills