Genetic Purity Lab Manager

3 weeks ago

Woodland, United States Sakata Seed America Full time

**JOB SUMMARY**: Provides leadership for the Quality Assurance Genetic Purity Lab testing program to ensure accuracy and timeliness of results.Manages the lab staff performing variety identification, hybrid purity and ploidy tests and participates in running routine tests and research projects. Drives the development, coordination, and research of new and improved tests for commercial products and breeding material using lab methods such as isozymes and DNA-based markers for genotyping. Manages data and communicates information to appropriate Sakata departments on variety identification, hybrid purity and ploidy related issues and works with Director of QA to develop KPI’s relevant to the workflow. Investigates anomalous test results and updates the Director of QA about issues requiring upper management decisions. Collaborates with colleagues both domestically and internationally regarding testing protocols, marker development, new technology, data management, etc.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manages the Genetic Purity Lab testing program, including the research, development, and implementation of new genetic purity tests for Quality Assurance, including outsourced testing.
- Supervises technical and non-technical support staff in the Genetic Purity Lab program and oversees the operation and maintenance of the lab. Provides staff with technical and on-the-job safety training, work prioritization, approves time sheets and absences, conducts performance appraisals, and the like.
- Responsible for monitoring new variety research needs and working with the breeder or Stockseed Manager to obtain inbreds and hybrids as necessary.
- Develop, implement, and improve procedures for genetic purity, ploidy, and variety ID testing, including regular updates of lab procedures and protocols. Recommends and implements new technology platforms for testing, as required.
- Investigates unusual or unexpected genetic purity lab findings. Works with the Coordinator to resolve such findings and communicates information to the Director and appropriate Sakata departments.
- Conducts special projects with the Production, Sales, Research, Quality Assurance departments, as well as global subsidiaries, as requested.
- Possesses thorough knowledge of the SAH LIMS ERP module and its interface with inventory records. Interacts with IT Department personnel to develop tools for collecting, reporting, and managing results.
- Provides data management and analysis for results and interfaces with Production and other departments, as requested.Conducts and/or participates in RCAs, as needed.
- Monitor, evaluate, and bring in-house appropriate new technology platforms for molecular marker analysis to increase throughput.
- Provides annual budget expense forecasts with monthly updates for expense tracking and manages current laboratory expenses, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.

**REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:

- Must have the ability and skills needed to manage an effective genetic purity lab research and service-testing program.
- Must have the ability to work in a laboratory environment.
- Must be able to operate and understand the uses of laboratory equipment dealing with isozyme electrophoresis, DNA marker testing, and ploidy testing.
- Must be able to use a computer as necessary to meet job demands.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must have excellent manual dexterity, spatial perception, visual discrimination and mathematical aptitude. Must also have excellent problem solving, writing and analytical ability.
- Ability to handle stress especially when encountering necessary projects, deadlines and/or high workload.
- Must be able to work under strict time constraints and requirements.
- Strong character traits required including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, and honesty.
- Must be able to interface effectively with employees, management, and vendors.

**EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- MS Degree or PhD in Agricultural, Biological, or Molecular Sciences (or closely related field) plus relevant managerial experience.

**EXPERIENCE AND BACKGROUND**:

- At least eight years of experience in scientific research and laboratory operations, with knowledge of seed and plant physiology, biological chemistry, and statistics.
- Must have demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team and supervise technical and non-technical support staff.
- Experience with the Fluidigm platform or other high throughput genotyping platform is highly desired.

**WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- Must be able to work with laboratory chemicals, pesticides and other possible irritating substances.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary and/or required (protective gloves 60% of the time, lab coat 60 % of the time, respirator 10% of the time).
- Must be able to work long and irregular hours, including weekends,

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