• R&D Seed Technician

    Actalent (Indianapolis, IN)


    Hiring for an R&D Seed Technician

     

    R&D Seed Technician

    Location:

    + Whitestown, IN 46075

    + Company Website: Bayer Agriculture Overview

    + Start Date: 1st or 2nd week of November

    + Compensation: $20 with potential pay increase after training

    About the Role

    Join Bayer’s Global R&D team as an R&D Seed Technician, where you'll contribute to the development and production of innovative seed and trait technologies. This hands-on role involves working in lab and warehouse environments to process, package, and manage small seed materials with precision and care.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Receive, scan, clean, treat, sort, count, label, and ship seed materials

    + Operate research and warehouse equipment; perform preventative maintenance

    + Follow all safety protocols and standard operating procedures

    + Conduct quality testing on incoming materials

    + Maintain GMP compliance and support hazard management

    + Perform audits, process validations, and corrective actions

    + Ensure adherence to regulated seed stewardship standards

    + Assist with labeling, packaging, and other departmental needs

    + Perform tasks requiring bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs), and extended periods of sitting or standing

     

    Facility Operations

    As part of the R&D production facility, you’ll rotate through several key areas:

    Receiving/Shipping: Intake and inspect incoming R&D seeds and materials

     

    Jarring: Prepare seeds in a repetitive, detail-focused station

     

    Source Handling & Filling: Operate automated equipment and manage seed flow into cassettes

     

    Tote Maintenance: Resolve quality issues and reintroduce seeds into production

     

    Quality Control: Conduct tests for several hours per shift and support other teams once testing is complete

    Qualifications

    Required:

    + High School Diploma

    + 1–2+ years of experience in agriculture, environmental science, manufacturing, or GMP-related fields

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, automated environment

    Preferred:

    + Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, environmental science, or other STEM field (may substitute for experience)

    + Experience with Microsoft Excel and quality systems

    + Skills in data management, tracking, and analysis

    Schedule

    + Monday–Friday, 1st Shift (Start time: 6:00 AM or 6:30 AM)

    + Initial training may follow a Monday–Thursday schedule

    + Overtime may be required

     

    Interested in Applying?

     

    If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to innovative agricultural research, we’d love to hear from you!

     

    Contact Abby Vaughn

     

    Email: abvaughn @actalentservices.com

     

    Phone: (317)-567-6605.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in INDIANAPOLIS,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.