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. You will be working in state of the art green houses, utilizing custom software to ensure daily execution of automated tasks within a 72,000 Sq Ft automated facility. You will work dynamically with growers to execute experiments on a variety of crops. Working with a team, you'll ensure completion of various plant care tasks needed for plant production. 

Responsibilities - What You Will Do:

• Be responsible for execution of automated activity plans, ensuring essential task are completed.
• Monitor automated machines to ensure viewings and samplings arrive on time for clients.
• Dynamically communicate task completion and any delays or updates to the schedule.
• Communicate and submit work orders for mechanical issues.
• Troubleshoots automation issues and correct errors within the system.
• Document and track errors that occur and monitor trends within the automated system.
• Execute on plant care tasks for various crops.
• Works once every 6th weekend, with comp days.
• Will be a part of the on-call rotation for automated system.
• Will occasionally drive truck and trailer

What Skills You Need:

• Strong communication skills.
• Good computer skills, ability to learn new software.
• Close attention to detail, and ability to follow standard operating and safety/ergonomics protocols.
• Previous experience with greenhouse operations and/or plant care preferred.
• High degree of self-motivation, positive attitude and work well independently.
• Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds and perform repetitive work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round.
• Valid drivers license

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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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