Laboratory Analyst and Seed Lot inspector

NASECO Seeds · 5 days ago
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Location
Nalweyo
Department
Quality Management
Employment Type
Full-time
Closes On
20 Oct, 2026

Supervises: Laboratory Technicians

Duty Station: Nalweyo Kakumiro District

Reports to: Quality Assurance Lead

About the role

Conduct scientific Seed tests to verify seed quality, purity, and germination of seed in accordance with quality standards and ISTA rules.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Seed sampling: Sample seed at incoming, processing, storage and dispatch using standard sampling procedures.
  • Seed Testing: Conducting physical and physiological tests on seed samples, including purity analysis, germination, Vigor and moisture content.
  • Quality Control: Follow laboratory procedures to assess seed health and detect seed-borne pests or diseases.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Operating, cleaning, and calibrating laboratory apparatus regularly in compliance with ISTA standards.
  • Factory audits, seed lot inspections and seed sampling.
  • Laboratory Operations: Assist in maintaining a clean, highly organized laboratory while adhering to QMS (Quality Management Systems) and HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) protocols.
  • Data Management: Recording precise test results, archiving samples, and generate detailed timely reports to guide in decision making and approval.
  • Policy Enforcement: Enforcing the standards and policies prescribed by company to ensure regulatory compliance.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s Science Degree in Agriculture, Crop Science, Biological sciences, Laboratory Science Technology, or a closely related field from a recognized institution.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in seed sampling protocols, microscopy, and data analysis.

Soft Skills: Excellent computer skills for data entry, high attention to detail, excellent record-keeping, and the ability to work under minimal supervision. Profound knowledge of excel – database management – R analysis.

Professional Experience: Previous working experience of at least 2-3 years in agricultural research, crop protection, soil testing or a certified seed laboratory.