GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience , the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

#GrowWhatMatters

We're hiring for Trait Integration Graduate

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Trait Integration Graduate you will be responsible for supporting and assisting on all trait conversion activities.  This role encompasses greenhouse and field nursery operations with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and innovation. The successful candidate will be a proactive, hands-on contributor with a passion for crop production and a commitment to operational excellence to deliver quality results.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

Corteva Agriscience is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture to enrich lives and our planet for generations to come. In Tanzania, Corteva manages its two brands of Pannar and Pioneer. It has been playing a great role on seed innovation, farmers trainings and participation on improving seed industry through cooperating with other stakeholders.

Your Challenge:

Nursery operations

• Perform day-to-day tasks in growth chambers and greenhouses:

  • Planting, transplanting, pollinating, and general plant care

  • Tissue sampling

  • Phenotypic & genotypic evaluations and selections

  • Pest and disease scouting

  • Harvesting and threshing

  • Managing inventory

  • Seed preparation

• Collect and record high-quality data

• Assist research staff with ongoing projects

• Manage an independent research project and present findings to the intern group

• Support all corn trait integration efforts

• Travel to other nursery sites across RSA regions as needed

• Work overtime, weekends, and public holidays during peak periods
   

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise assistants and temporary employees.

• Provide training, guidance, and daily support to TI partners and nursery staff.

• Foster a diverse, inclusive, and multidisciplinary team environment.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full implementation of quality management protocols.

• Enforce safety operating procedures for all routine tasks.

• Work with Genetically Modified Organisms in compliance with regulations and policies.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Interaction with Trait integration team members, Breeding Team and Breeders

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• BSc or Honors in Plant Breeding, Genetics, Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Biology, or related field.

• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel during planting/harvesting campaigns.

• Fluent in English with strong communication skills across diverse cultural backgrounds.

• Computer proficiency
   

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team?.

• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food.

• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment?

• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

Growing What Matters Starts With You... What Can We Offer to Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressingagricultural challenges of our time?

• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences?

• Opportunities for interaction with other global colleagues to expand your global view and cultural experience?.

• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered?.

• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives. 

• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.

• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work environment.

• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility?

To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3CpU29-1M

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