Who are we, and what do we do?

Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be a market shaper, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community. With a global footprint and over 20,000 employees, Corteva is building the future of agriculture and leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate. Under minimal guidance, you will conduct experiments, complex technical operations, or information search/analysis projects and optimize and interpret methodologies and analysis and suggest experiments or alternative approaches. Recognize erroneous or unexpected results, interpret, and analyze results and make suggestions based on your analysis and conclusions. Interpret and analyze results, make suggestions on path forward and contribute to formulating work plans and managing daily workflow. Independently adapt new methodology to current projects.

What You'll Do:

• Work a rotational schedule that covers greenhouse care on the weekends. The rotational (once every 6-9 weekends) schedule will allow for greenhouse duties to be performed 365 days a year.
• Be part of a dedicated crew that pollinates maize in controlled environments. 
• Conduct experiments to completion, according to specific procedures, exercising independent judgment and discretion as appropriate.
• Summarize results of experiments, noting problem areas, while recommending actions to be taken within standard procedures.
• Daily greenhouse plant care, including pollinating, transplanting, watering, harvesting and seed handling for corn, soybean, and other crops (some activities take place in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round).
• Interact with clients from many different groups within and outside Corteva to collaborate on Controlled Environment work.
• Data collection, analysis, and reporting of key metrics of the Controlled Environment process is a major portion of the role. 
• Collect phenotypic data on maize inbred lines.

What Skills You Need:

• Four-year degree in relevant field of agriculture or horticulture preferred.
•  1-2 years of related experience required. Preferred areas of experience include greenhouse plant care, agronomy, field pollinations, horticulture, or biology research. Interest in agronomic research desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as math and computer skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow standard operating and safety/ergonomics protocols is essential.
• May be required to do physical lifting and work in varying ergonomic environments.

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.

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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