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Bayer

Seed Technician

Grinnell, IA · On-site

$25.69 - $32.28/hr

Conducts routine analytics and takes samples. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs with ... Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require.

Bayer

Seed Technician

Grinnell, IA

$25.69 - $32.28/hr

Conducts routine analytics and takes samples. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs with ... Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require.

Bayer Inc.

Seed Technician

Grinnell, IA · On-site

$25.69 - $32.28/hr

Conducts routine analytics and takes samples. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs with ... Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require.

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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend seed analyst in the United States is $138,141.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $157,000.00 and $157,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Seed Analyst vs Weekend Plant Technician?

AspectWeekend Seed AnalystWeekend Plant Technician
CertificationsSeed analysis certifications, lab trainingPlant operation certifications, safety training
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, seed testing facilitiesGreenhouses, plant production areas
Industry UsageAgriculture, seed companiesAgriculture, horticulture, plant nurseries

Weekend Seed Analysts focus on testing and analyzing seed quality in labs, ensuring seed standards are met. Weekend Plant Technicians work in greenhouses or nurseries, assisting with plant care and propagation. Both roles require industry-specific certifications and are common in agricultural settings, but they differ in daily tasks and work environments.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Seed Analyst job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Locum Tenens, 3% Full Time, 90% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $138,141 per year, or $66.4 per hour.
Seed Technician

Seed Technician

Bayer

Grinnell, IA • On-site

$25.69 - $32.28/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 days ago

Bayer rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 71 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Seed Technician
At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.
What You Will Do
The Seed Technician focuses on setting up, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting manufacturing production. Operates machines or equipment, sets up and adjusts factors such as temperature, pressure, flow, and material reactions. Manually controls the unit or operates in via a control system. Runs up and shuts down production facilities, including product changeover activities. Cleans and decontaminates equipment and maintains housekeeping of the workplace. Drives forklifts as well as fills and takes over tank wagons. Conducts routine analytics and takes samples. Coordinates equipment maintenance and repairs with the technical team. Documents and communicates work results during shift handovers.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities:
The Seed Technician will be responsible for the following:
  • Operating machinery/equipment for the production process and managing our grower network as applicable;
  • Ensuring that the production process happens safely, effectively, and with quality in alignment with general procedures of the area.
  • The Seed Technician will be expected to mentor new employees, perform basic maintenance of equipment, and handle basic activities in Bayer systems (SAP and electronic networks) commonly used in production processes.
  • Operate equipment in the production sites and leverage real time data to maximize existing procedures.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and inspection; troubleshoot problems associated with equipment, processes,and systems as needed.
  • Support areas across the plant in driving the adoption of continuous improvement practices and programs (5S, Lean, Six Sigma) conducive to an organized and clean work environment.
  • Utilize Focused Improvement (e.g. 5WHYs) techniques to initiate process and standard work improvements.
  • Provide coaching and training to seasonal workforce, area trainees, and peers supporting achievement and personal development.
  • Ensure upstream activities (e.g. field inspection, grower contracts) are handled within company standards and business requirements.
  • Cultivate partnership with key business partners to plant/field operations (e.g. grower network).
  • Use SAP to support administrative procedures, documenting key readings, maintenance orders, and production information.
  • Maintain key process documentation (operating, start-up and shut-down procedures; standard work process flow and instrumentation diagrams, etc)
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer's Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards (e.g. general shop floor/machine safety and operating procedures).
  • Comply with internal procedures and support compliance with legal requirement applicable to area activities.
  • Participate and prepare to lead Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetings as needed; articulating shift objectives and allocating resources accordingly across all active production areas.
  • Support and maintain metrics and relevant information on current Visual Management boards to drive teamwork and facilitate shift changeover.

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or GED;
  • Basic knowledge of IT (Internet, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or facilities with systems);
  • Valid Drivers License. In order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company's Risk Screening for Hiring Drivers - MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening;
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs. (a bag of seed);
  • Ability to work days, nights, rotating shifts, weekends and overtime as business needs require.

Required Qualifications:
  • Advanced education including Technical, Associates, or Bachelor's degree.
  • Intermediate computer skills with experience using of SAP and PLC.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience, with experience in chemical or row crop manufacturing.
  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule, including overtime as needed.

This posting will expire on June 25, 2026.
Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $25.69- $32.28 per hour. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Other benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc. If selected for this role, the offer may vary based on market data/ranges, an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
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.
If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Job postings will remain open for a minimum of ten business days and are subject to immediate closure thereafter without additional notice. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders. Division:Crop Science Reference Code873207 Functional Area:Production&Manufacturing Location:United States : Iowa : Grinnell Employment Type:Regular Position Grade:STEP Contact Us AddressTelephoneCreve Coeur, MO+1 888-473-1001, option #563167 OR Submit a ticket via the self-service option by visiting go/askhr

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Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to address the unprecedented global challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. At Bayer, we’re committed to drive sustainable development and generate a positive impact with our businesses. Through bold ideas and unprecedented insights, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world.

Industry

Agriculture

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Whippany, NJ, US

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