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Cotton Quality Testing Lab Lead

Bayer

Lubbock, TXJob$148–222K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$148–222K/yr
Location
Lubbock, TX
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Cotton Quality Testing Lab Lead leads seed processing, testing, and analysis, generating quality data for product advancement, fit-for-sale decisions, and special projects across Bayer Crop Science North America. The role oversees seed quality and genetics testing for multiple crop types, supports commercial quality decisions, and provides analysis for production, testing, and product innovation. It also develops operational excellence plans and champions coaching across colleagues, partners, and sites.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Strategic MindsetDecision MakingManaging ComplexityCollaborationInterpersonal SkillsConflict ManagementAgilityResults FocusVACC Leadership BehaviorsLeadershipInfluencingCommunicationTrust BuildingPeople DevelopmentCoachingInnovationCritical ThinkingCultural AwarenessLab ManagementBudget ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipLab OperationsRow CropsResearch and Development

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAgricultural, Business, Scientific or Technical FieldAdvanced Degree12+ Years Relevant Experience or Master's+8+ Years5+ Years Management Experience

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Cotton Quality Testing Lab Lead

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead all lab work for processing, testing, and analyzing seeds. That work produces the quality data used for product advancement, fit-for-sale decisions, and special projects across Bayer Crop Science North America.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Cotton Quality Testing Lab Lead, are to:

  • Lead seed quality and genetics testing, analysis, and data generation in North America for corn, soybean, cotton, sorghum, and vegetable seeds;

  • Support up to $8B in commercial fit-for-sale quality decisions;

  • Provide analysis, data and results for special projects that move production, testing, and product innovation forward;

  • Build a vision and plan for operational excellence together with partners, and drive changes that improve customer experience, operational performance, and operational discipline;

  • Model and champion coaching between colleagues, partners, and sites.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree;

  • Strategic mindset, strong decision making, and ability to manage complexity;

  • Strong collaboration, interpersonal skills, and conflict management skills;

  • Strong agility and a focus on results;

  • VACC leadership behaviors;

  • Strong leader, influencer, and communicator who builds trust;

  • Ability to develop people and coaches’ others;

  • Innovative, critical thinker and culturally aware.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in an agricultural, business, scientific or technical field;

  • Advanced degree;

  • 12+ years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree plus 8+ years in lab management, manufacturing, or serving customers. This should include managing budgets, managing projects and leading teams;

  • 5+ years in management roles, plus a deep understanding of business processes at a global company;

  • Experience in lab operations, row crops, and R&D.

This posting will be available for application until at least 11/9/26.

Relocation may be offered for this role.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $147,840.00 to $221,760.00. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.

To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

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Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.

Location: United States : Texas : Lubbock

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 895358

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]

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