At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our team at our Waimea (Kauai), HI research station. Research Assistants assist with lab operations to meet the quality, quantity, and timeline targets for project deliverables. They may be asked to execute on a variety of lab related tasks such as set-up, maintain, operate, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment, as well as prepare media and materials and extract plant embryos from seed. They must follow good lab practices and sterile technique at all times. Research Assistants must also be comfortable using computers and mobile devices. Most importantly, they need a collaborative attitude, good communication and critical thinking skills, and a commitment to quality. Research Assistants may be asked to serve as a crew lead, which entails supervising contingent workers.

What You'll Do:

• Perform all tasks associated with the production of high quality plantlets via embryo rescue, which may include:

• Preparing media and other materials

• Cleaning ears of maize, extracting embryos

• Selecting embryos based on phenotype

• Taking notes and collecting data

• Set-up, maintain, operate, and clean laboratory instruments and equipment

• Keep lab and work area clean and follow sterile technique and good lab practices

• Ensure that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with experiment instructions, research protocols, company policies, and regulations

• Communicate regularly and openly with the team and supervisors about workflow and experiment status, especially when there are questions or problems

• Complete routine and moderately complex duties without instruction in a timely manner and apply judgment to resolve any roadblocks to completion

• Participate in protocol development and process improvement programs (safety, efficiency, effectiveness)

• Support all Waimea Research Center-wide goals and initiatives. Interact and assist other projects at the location as needed

• Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations

What Skills You Need:

• You have a High School Diploma/GED or are willing to obtain a GED within 18 months of employment.

• You reside in Hawaii

• You have Corn embryo rescue experience

• You are willing and able to occasionally lift and carry 20-50 lbs. of weight with or without reasonable accommodations

• You are willing and able to complete repetitive motions with wrists and hands, sit, stand, walk for prolonged periods, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch, with or without reasonable accommodations

• You have close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

• You are comfortable in all environments so you're willing and able to work in warm conditions and in variable environments, including partially enclosed structures

• You are willing and able to work overtime/weekends/holidays when necessary

• You can read and communicate in English as well as work in a team of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages

• You have basic mathematic skills

• Your fine-motor skills and eye-hand coordination are strong

• You pay attention to detail

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Basic computer literacy for printing or using mobile devices

• Familiarity with good lab practices and sterile technique

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

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