GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU?? 

Corteva Agriscience , the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating?in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do?what's?right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership?heritage?and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.? 

#GrowWhatMatters? 

We're?hiring for a?Field?Testing Specialist (Plant Breeding) in Lusaka, Zambia.

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.?? 

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow?what's?next. You will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology. In this role, you will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Testing team to conduct planning, planting, data?collection?and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement.? 

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You Will Be Part of Growing Team?? 

Research and Development? 

Your Challenge (Key Responsibilities): 

• Plan, set up, and execute research yield trials/phenotyping activities at assigned locations, including cooperator sourcing, site selection/mapping, seed preparation, planting, plot maintenance, data collection (including UAV/drone where applicable), and timely harvest. 
• Ensure experiments are delivered efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines, prioritizing tasks, improving workflows, and maintaining high data quality and integrity. 
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate research field equipment and tools (e.g., tractors, planters, sprayers, tillage implements, combines/harvesters, seed processing equipment, and data collection tools) with strong attention to detail and safety. 
• Apply sound agronomic practices, identify abiotic/biotic stresses and pests, and support corrective actions, including pesticide application where trained/authorized. 
• Collect, organize, upload, and quality-check large volumes of data and images according to protocols; support basic analyses and summarize results with experiment managers, highlighting data-quality risks and recommendations. 
• Ensure regulatory compliance and Research Management System implementation for relevant trials/materials. 
• Support field tours/visits and communicate effectively with farmers, coworkers, customers, and management. 
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and continuously improving work environment; participate in site safety programs and complete development goals. 
• As needed, supervise and direct the work of temporary/seasonal employees and provide support to other research projects. 

• ?Master's degree in Agriculture (or related scientific field). Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience considered. 
• Strong background in agronomy; knowledge of field trial execution, phenotyping, and good agronomy practices. 
• Experience operating and maintaining agricultural/research equipment; technical and mechanical aptitude (experience with UAV/drone applications is beneficial). 
• Data collection and data-quality mindset, including adherence to protocols and proficiency with common office software (spreadsheets, email, calendar, presentations). 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders and to prioritize multiple tasks under time pressure. 
• Safety-oriented and committed to regulatory compliance; experience with regulated trials/material is beneficial. 
• Valid driver's license (Experience driving a pick-up or SUV would be beneficial).
• Willingness to travel, work outdoors in variable weather, and work extended hours/weekends during seasonal peaks.