Horticultural Specialist


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Job Title: Horticultural Specialist
Location: USA

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

At Corteva Agriscience, you'll help us grow what's next. Join a team building the future of agriculture—solving global food challenges through innovation, technology, and a people-first approach.

This position oversees the daily operations of the Trait Integration and Population Development Seedling Houses at the Puerto Rico Center. The role is responsible for managing seedling care and associated data, ensuring accurate and timely execution of activities.

**Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

What You'll Do:

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Puerto Rico Seedling Houses, ensuring efficient and timely execution of all scheduled activities.
  • Maintain strong and effective communication with SRAs, RAs, and RA support teams to ensure resource availability and timely seed delivery.

  • Ensure that all materials required for daily operations are available in optimal quantities to meet projected workloads.

  • Provide operational oversight across multiple projects, ensuring safe execution in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

  • Promote innovation in processes and standards to enhance delivery performance, seed quantity, and quality—leveraging data analysis, historical performance, and best practices.

  • Actively participate in cross-functional PW teams focused on quality, safety, seed production, innovation, and logistics.

  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment at the center and serve as an engaged member of the PW TI/PD Leadership Team.

  • Supervise temporary employees, ensuring that all tasks are performed safely and efficiently.

  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures established by Corteva Agriscience and communicate any updates or changes to the team.

  • Actively participate in the enhancement of safety programs and protocols—focusing on safety, efficiency, and effectiveness—by identifying and communicating potential risks and improvement opportunities within the direct work environment.

  • Ability to oversee teams in the implementation and execution of operational plans, ensuring alignment with project goals.

  • Continuously monitor production results to assess progress toward targets and adjust operational factors as needed. Proactively communicate issues to site leadership to support timely and effective resolution.

  • Identify customized solutions for each crop or project, addressing specific challenges and ensuring optimal outcomes

  • Ability to identify potential operational issues and implement mitigation plans to ensure continuity and on-time delivery.

  • Define best practices and protocols for each crop or process and ensure proper training of execution teams.

  • Reallocate resources as needed in response to changes in product development strategy.

  • Effectively implement and manage changes to support continuous improvement and adaptability.

What Skills You Need:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Agronomy or a closely related technical field is required.

  • Minimum of 2 years of research experience in relevant areas.

  • Strong leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead through influence and/or direct management.

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and manage varying workloads.

  • Excellent creative and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to translate data and insights into actionable plans for execution teams.

  • Outstanding organizational and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and fluency in both written and spoken English and Spanish. Ability to work effectively across diverse cultures is essential.

  • Uphold Corteva Agriscience's Core Values in all aspects of work, serving as a role model for ethical and professional behavior.

  • Ability to work extended hours and weekends during critical periods of the season.

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • High attention to detail in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Self-motivated and capable of working independently while maintaining high performance standards.

  • Proficient in using database software to manage and track project activities effectively.

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.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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Job Post Date: 07/24/25
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