Field Testing Specialist

Corteva • Princeton, IL

114d • $67,000 - $71,440

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma with 5 years of experience, Associate's degree with 2 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree.
• Demonstrate excellent communication/personal interaction skills to foster teamwork, enhance a positive work environment, and effectively develop strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Strong experience and skills with computers and data management.
• Strong aptitude to operate and maintain planting and harvest equipment including electronics, GPS systems and data collection systems.
• Demonstrate skills in leadership, operational safety, supervision and time management.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Must be capable of working in varying ergonomic and environmental conditions for extended periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Participate in experiment planning, location mapping, and seed filling activities to prepare for planting.
• Help with seed lab activities including seed treating, shipping, sorting, inventory.
• Collect and review phenotypic data requested by experiment managers across both corn and soybeans.
• Collaborate with local and regional employees to fulfill phenotyping and field activities for corn and soybeans according to a given protocol.
• Operate on a planting and harvest crew in corn and soybean yield test trials.
• Operate various pieces of research equipment, including but not limited to tractors, planters, sprayers, and combines.
• Assist with plot maintenance by scouting weed, insect, and disease pressure across crops.
• Participate as a member of various station committees and audits, administer center-wide safety programs and comply with all station and company policies.
• Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints.
• Identify appropriate and efficient uses of Princeton yield test resources.
• Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies.
• Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned shipping deadlines, balancing all assigned projects.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree