Agronomy Specialist

Corteva Agriscience • College Station, TX

10h

About The Position

At Corteva Agriscience , you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – 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. Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role. What You’ll Do: Work with station employees to help set up experiments and perform advanced data analyses, works with field contacts for corn and sorghum testing sites, helps prepare and sort seed packets into planting order, helps to plant, take notes and upload data using advanced technology, monitor in-field issues, harvest plots to completion, and exercise independent judgment and discretion as appropriate. Work with team members to maintain collaborative contacts between Station Ops Lead and other team members to ensure research goals are met to expectations. Have a general understanding/interest in learning about the application/use of genetic marker data, applied agricultural biotechnology, statistics, use of GPS/GIS systems, and have an open mindset for learning beyond current experiences and knowledge. Will be an integrated member of the College Station, TX Team, participate in regional safety committees and audits, administer center-wide safety programs, and comply with all center and company policies. Operate all types of farm equipment and minimize down time by correcting issues quickly and staying current with preventive maintenance. Periods of extended work hours and overnight travel during planting and harvest will be required. Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints. Identify appropriate and efficient uses of Impact and Research Project resources. Ability to calibrate spray booms and complete basic herbicide rate calculations. Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies. Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned deadlines, balancing all assigned projects.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with 5-7 years experience or Bachelor’s degree in Ag or related field with up to 2 years industry related experience (preferred).
• Experience with agricultural equipment (tractors, planters, combines) and on-farm usage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills organizational skills and computer skills/experience.
• Excellent personal interaction skills and ability to work as a team member with a diverse group of people.
• Must be capable of doing physical lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Must have a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Have a general understanding/interest in learning about the application/use of genetic marker data, applied agricultural biotechnology, statistics, use of GPS/GIS systems, and have an open mindset for learning beyond current experiences and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Work with station employees to help set up experiments and perform advanced data analyses
• Works with field contacts for corn and sorghum testing sites
• Helps prepare and sort seed packets into planting order
• Helps to plant, take notes and upload data using advanced technology
• Monitor in-field issues
• Harvest plots to completion
• Exercise independent judgment and discretion as appropriate
• Work with team members to maintain collaborative contacts between Station Ops Lead and other team members to ensure research goals are met to expectations
• Operate all types of farm equipment and minimize down time by correcting issues quickly and staying current with preventive maintenance.
• Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints.
• Identify appropriate and efficient uses of Impact and Research Project resources.
• Ability to calibrate spray booms and complete basic herbicide rate calculations.
• Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies.
• Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned deadlines, balancing all assigned projects.
• Participate in regional safety committees and audits
• Administer center-wide safety programs
• Comply with all center and company policies

Benefits

• 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/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree