Quality control technician

Limagrain is a global company with deep local roots. Our parent company is an agricultural cooperative based in the Limagne-Val d’Allier plain, in the heart of Central France’s Auvergne region, while we are an international seed and agri-food group with some 9,600 employees working in 53 countries.

As the 4th largest seed company in the world, we achieved sales of 2.522 billion euros in 2023-2024, with additional sales of 729 million euros from activities carried out in collaboration with our strategic partners.

HM.CLAUSE is a business unit of Limagrain (https://www.limagrain.com/), an international co-operative agricultural group, specializing in field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products.

With a team of 2,800 professionals in over 30 countries, we are dedicated to the sustainable solutions for the land, successful products for our customers and intensive research and innovations for the future. HM Clause is a leading vegetable seeds company with successful product development for more than 200 years. Headquartered in France we have operations across countries like Mexico, USA, France, Spain, Italy, India, Vietnam and Thailand. We have a diverse set of customers, across regions, who engage with us at various touchpoints, to gain more information about our products and benefits. Considering our products are launched after years of R&D and the impact on the customer’s life is significant, our communication has been largely product benefits-led. In India, we have been operating for last 10 years and are known for our commercial brand – Clause seeds.

Function

Quality Control

Main Goal

For conducting seed health testing on PCR, ELISA, Dilution plating, Blotter test and other diagnostic methods, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in pathogens diagnostics and reporting. Seed sampling for laboratory testing follow ISTA/ISHI standard method. Activities of document management and quality assurance as per company standard.

Job Description

• Conduct Seed Health testing activities including viruses and viroids detection by PCR and ELISA, Bacteria detection by dilution plating and PCR, Fungi detection by blotter test and other diagnostic methods, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in pathogens diagnostics and reporting.2.Conduct seed sampling for laboratory testing as per ISTA standard method.
• Preparing samples for each lab test methods as per standard operating procedures.
• Planning and conducting for inter-lab and intra-lab, follow up the result, analyze and summarize of data.
• Maintaining Masterfile, lab records and result reports in standard format.
• Activities to monitor temperature in various incubators, growth room and chambers to ensure that the tests are conducted accurately and consistently.
• Inventory management of chemicals and lab supplies and maintain lab in clean and safe manner.
• Monitor lab environments to prevent contamination in SHT working area.
• Ensuring that all seed health testing activities are performed in compliance with global standard.
• Uphold safety, compliance, and company standards in all lab processes.
  
  

Functional Knowledge: Extensive knowledge in specialized functions. A wide and comprehensive acquaintance with, and understanding of, both general and specific aspects of the job and their practical application to complex problems and situations ordinarily encountered.

Required Skills: Plant pathology, ELISA, PCR, Microsoft office suite, Lab management, Lab consumable inventory management, Process improvement, KPI management.

Behaviour Skills: Communication, teamwork, collaboration, adaptability, problem-solving, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Computer Skills

Customer Focus

Interpersonal Skills

Listening Skills

Managing for Results

Managing Technology

Negotiation Skills

Planning

Problem Solving/Analysis

Proficiency in the role

Quality

Respect

Results Focus

Sense of Urgency

Strategic Thinking/Management

Technical Skills

Work Environment/Safety

Your Benefits And Working Environment

• Career Growth
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Gender Equality
• Employee Wellness
• Training and Development
• Safer Workplace
• Rewards and Recognition
  
  

Recruitment process

HM.CLAUSE committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive

• Profile Screening
• Phone screening
• Interviews - 2 rounds
• Offer Discussion
• Offer Letter Issue
• Background Verification
• Pre Employment Medical Checkup
• Onboarding