Corteva Agriscience has an opportunity in Waimea, Kaua'i, Hawai'i, to lead the Core Group for Population Development. The Core Group connects execution teams with the seed they need, manages seed inventory, tracks the progress of requests, and selects and prepares experiments for planting as well as project deliverables for shipment. If you understand plant genetics, are skilled with computers, and can manage and manipulate complex databases, this is the job for you. Our group creates new varieties for the breeding pipeline globally and this position has a key role in translating strategy into execution, tracking deliverables, and performing data analysis on performance. You will need a collaborative attitude, good communication and critical thinking skills, and an affinity for creative puzzle solving. This position directly supervises a small team, coordinates activities with other departments or groups, and has a leadership role in the overall management of the Population Development group and the station.

$2,500 SIGN ON BONUS!

What You'll Do:

• Track the progress of requests through the Doubled Haploid, Single Seed Descent, and Trait Integration processes.

• Keep databases up-to-date.

• Manage the receipt, sorting, selection, and inventory of seed and germplasm.

• Design plantings and prepare shipments of project deliverables.

• Proactively communicate and coordinate with team, stakeholders, and internal customers.

• Supervise, evaluate, and mentor reports, ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with specified research protocols and regulations.

• Organize daily activities, including labor.

• Design and implement process improvements.

• Willing and able to work flexible schedules, holidays, and weekends during peak periods when required.

• Support all Hawaii Research Center goals and support other projects when needed.

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in biology, genetics, plant breeding, bioinformatics, or related plant-science field.

• Four years related experience.

• Alternatively, equivalent levels of relevant education and experience.

• Computer competency: tablets, PCs, Microsoft Office, internal programs, etc.

• Comfort with large datasets, and the management and analysis of data.

• Knowledge of Mendelian and molecular genetics.

• Eager to constantly evaluate, innovate, and improve processes.

• Ability to manage people as part of a larger, culturally diverse group, as well as independently when needed.

• Organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Tolerance, willingness, and ability to work in warm or cold conditions and variable environments.

• Valid driver's license.

No Visa sponsorship provided for this role.

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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