Role OverviewThe Regulated and Stewardship Specialist oversees quality and stewardship activities for nursery seed production and trialing teams within the North America (NA) region. This role focuses on the compliant handling of stewarded and regulated materials (including GM and GE traits) to ensure field compliance and quality assurance (QA) for effective pipeline delivery.
What You Will Do
Key responsibilities incorporate managing comprehensive quality systems—such as training, document management, audits, risk analysis, and incident response—while maintaining USDA inspection readiness to protect the company's license to operate.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The role provides expert guidance and leadership to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. Ideal candidate will have a clear understanding of Quality Management and Stewardship guidelines and practices applicable to nursery seed production.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in agriculture, biology or related field or 5+ years’ experience in agricultural operations, preferably in Seed Development, Seed research, Seed Production or plant breeding environments.
- Clear understanding of Quality Management and Stewardship guidelines and practices applicable to nursery seed production.
- Knowledge of Regulated/Stewarded compliance guidelines is required.
- Knowledge of Quality Management and Stewardship methods and systems and Reliance tool (Quality Management System tool).
- Ideally working knowledge of Regulated/Stewed Field Trials and RegOne (regulatory management system) tool.
- Continuous Improvement mindset.
- Ability to build relationships, influence and collaborate cross functionally.
- Experience working with Regulated and Stewarded materials and strong interaction with Regulatory team is a plus.
Benefits
- Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.
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