Field Testing & Phenotyping Technician


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Job Title: Field Testing & Phenotyping Technician
Location: Gadesco Pieve Delmona, Italy

Company: Corteva
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Chemical, Pesticide and Fertilizer
Career Type: Researcher/Research & Development
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Description:

Join our dynamic team in Gadesco-Cremona, Italy, where we're driving new product development for maize and other crops, and shaping the future of elite germplasm for Southern Europe.

As a Field Testing & Phenotyping Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting our maize research program by:

  • Organizing and executing seed preparation, treatment, and planting for yield trials and nurseries.
  • Leading seasonal workers during critical phases such as seed counting, thinning, pollination, and harvest.
  • Operating and maintaining agronomic machinery (combine, chopper) and data collection equipment (NIR systems, weather loggers).
  • Managing experimental data using specialized software for planting, note-taking, and harvest analysis.
  • Ensuring safety standards are met and equipment complies with Pioneer and Berufsgenossenschaft guidelines.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or FH degree in Agriculture, or 3-5 years of experience in agronomic field trials and team leadership.
  • Hands-on experience with agricultural machinery and its maintenance.
  • Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).
  • Proficiency in computer tools and experimental design.
  • Willingness to travel and operate machinery abroad.
  • A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn new technologies.

To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtCemN_Wqdk

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Job Post Date: 09/17/25
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Career Type: Researcher/Research & Development
Country: Italy

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