Position Summary: This position is needed to assist in the cleaning and processing of seed samples for various crops.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clean seed of sorghum, millet and other crops using seeding cleaning equipment. (75%)
• Count, weigh, and package seed samples for long term cold storage. (25%)

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position: High School Graduate

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Experience preferred in seed cleaning using lab equipment including seed blowers and screens. Experience preferred in counting and weighing seed samples using a lab scale and packaging seed according to seed inventories.

Physical Demands: Heavy lifting (50 lbs) and working in hot environments (greenhouse and seed lab) and cold environments (cold rooms and freezers).