Who are we, and what do we do? Corteva Agrisciences creates the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions to address the greatest challenges in agriculture. With a focus on technology, Corteva Agriscience creates seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers while reducing risks to their business. Every day our digital tools deliver insights our global partners need to thrive now and into the future.

The Agronomy Supervisor will work with the Breeding team to provide agronomic support and leadership within the Monroe, LA research station. The Associate will assist with managing all research work while working across functions to achieve successful research trials and quality advancement in all crops.

What You'll Do:

* Works with station Ops Lead to set priorities for the agronomy team and directs field contacts for corn, cotton, soybean and IMPACT testing sites. Works with cooperators to finalize contracts and select quality testing locations.

* Works with team members to maintain collaborative contacts between station ops lead, phenotyping lead, area agronomists, and breeding scientists to ensure research goals are met to expectations.

* Have a general understanding/interest in learning about the application/use of experimental design, applied agricultural biotechnology, data analysis, use of GPS/GIS systems, and have an open mindset for learning beyond current experiences and knowledge.

* Help with seed lab activities including spreadsheet manipulation, seed sorting, inventorying, and supervision of hourly employees.

* Will be an integrated member of the Monroe, LA Team, participate in regional safety committees and audits, administer center-wide safety programs, and comply with all center and company policies.

* Operate all types of farm equipment and minimize down time by correcting issues quickly and staying current with preventive maintenance.

* Periods of extended work hours and overnight travel during planting and harvest will be required.

QualificationsEducation:

* Bachelor's degree with up to 4 years industry related experience.

What Skills You Need:

* Experience with agricultural equipment (tractors, planters, combines) and on-farm usage.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills organizational skills and computer skills/experience.

* Excellent personal interaction skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.

* Must be capable of doing physical lifting (up to 50lbs).

* Must have a clean driving record.

What Makes You Stand Out:

* Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints.

* Identify appropriate and efficient uses of station research project resources.

* Direct logistics of ML equipment and employees to complete research tasks in a timely manner.

* Able to troubleshoot agricultural equipment issues.

* Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies.

* Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned deadlines, balancing all assigned projects.

Benefits - How We'll Support You: * Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills * Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place * Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment * Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays * Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father * Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program * Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits * Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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