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.

The Seed Production Technician provides hands-on-support for seed production research across multiple crops at the Salinas Research Center. The role spans planning and executing field trials activities from seed receive to harvest, data collection and validation, material flow management, and supervision of short-term crews.

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

What You'll Do:

• Support operations at the Salinas Research Center across multiple crops, including material handling and preparation, data collection, printing and sorting of seed packets/labels, planting activities, pollination, detasseling, plot maintenance, and harvest.

• Effectively manage assigned field research activities from experimental planning through harvesting.

• Assist with material movement, including receiving and shipping materials.

• Collect data and ensure data quality.

• Supervise short-term, part-time crews to complete material movement and processing, hand harvesting, and field activities according to protocols, accurately and efficiently.

• Assess and improve safety practices to meet safety goals and environmental standards.

• Maintain an organized workspace and ensure tools, materials and data are properly stored and accessible.

• Foster a welcoming and inclusive work environment.

• Collaborate across process steps as needed.

• Manage resources successfully under changing circumstances.

• Ensure all operations are conducted safely.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, agriculture, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

• Valid US driver's license

• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills, including conflict management.

• Pride in accuracy, value for timeliness, and adaptability to change.

• Willing and able to work outdoors in varying conditions (hot/cold, wet/dry. etc)

• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and working in varying ergonomic environments.

• Strong self-motivation with the ability to initiate projects, make decisions, and effectively solve problems.

• Willing and able to learn about various research fields and data collection equipment, as well as the necessary computer and data collection hardware and software.

• Willing and able to work a daytime schedule with overtime hours, including weekend work during seasonal peaks.

• Fully Bilingual in English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate fluently in both languages.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Previous research experience.

• Mechanical aptitude coupled with computer knowledge to effectively operate sophisticated research equipment.

• Knowledge of agronomy, crop production, plant development, and experimental field plot design.

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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