Lab Analyst II - Molecular

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Bayer's Lab Analyst II in Woodland CA is a full-time onsite role in the Seed Quality Lab, supporting Supply. The role centers on analyses, data management, protocol adherence, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement while complying with ESH policies and the QMS. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with 0 years or an AA/AS with 2 years, or 5 years lab experience; basic lab techniques; English fluency; MS Office proficiency; and willingness to shift and work weekends or overtime. Salary range is about $54,000 to $81,000; apply by Feb 5, 2026. Tips: tailor your resume to show data integrity, problem solving, change management, training, collaboration, and familiarity with onePSS and safety initiatives.

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Lab Analyst II 

         

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

 

This position will function as a team member in the high throughput Seed

Quality Testing Laboratory supporting the Product Supply Organization

and key customers/colleagues in cross functional areas.

 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

 

• Timely, accurate preparation, evaluation, and recording of seed analyses.
• Under the direction of Lab Operations Managers and/or Lab Coordinators complete the testing processes ensuring process control, accurate data management, timely escalation of problem solving, and error correction.
• Effectively troubleshoot testing processes and ensure appropriate error resolution.
• Aid in training new Lab Analysts.
• Ability to learn and apply scientific methods and non-routine techniques for analysis as directed by protocols and work instructions to deliver quality results - which may include preparation of reagents, media, controls and sample preparation.
• Participate in Management of Change process and updates of testing protocols and work instructions.
• Work independently within a team environment to ensure all testing is conducted in compliance with Bayer ESH policies, Laboratory QMS and protocols, and Regulatory agency requirements.
• Provide oversight and task related feedback to contingent labor.
• Maintain reagents and consumables to required inventory levels.
• Participate in special projects / teams.
• Participate in a continuous improvement program focused on enhancing current processes and performing root cause analyses/troubleshooting of issues.
• Actively engage in onePSS programs & initiatives.
• Participate in Bayer’s ESH safety program and cross-site projects/initiatives.

 

Required Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor degree with 0 years of lab experience; or AA or AS degree with 2 year lab experience, or 5 years lab experience may substitute for education requirements;
• Strong knowledge of basic laboratory techniques;
• Fluent in English with the ability to read, write, and speak effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;

• Ability to work as a team member and effectively communicate within a multicultural environment;
• Detailed oriented with the ability to multitask in a high throughput

Environment;

• This position may require a change in shift hours;
• Weekend and overtime work as required.

 

 

This posting will expire on February 5th, 2026. 

 

 

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $ 54067.20 - 81100.80 per year. 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.  

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