Phenotyping Specialist

Corteva • Des Moines, IA

405d

About The Position

As a Phenotyping Specialist at Corteva Agriscience, you will play a crucial role in supporting various activities at the Johnston Multicrop/Multifunctional Research Center. This position involves being part of the Phenotyping functional team and contributing to the overall success of multicrop and multifunctional responsibilities, focusing on innovative agricultural solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree in agriculture or scientific field preferred.
• Experience in Agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field preferred.
• Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving.
• Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of research agricultural equipment.
• Ability to work in varying environmental and ergonomic conditions.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a multicrop/multifunction team member for all SPD, Biotech, and other functional accountability.
• Operate research equipment for planting and harvest.
• Manage all Seed Applied Technology (SAT) logistics to the Phenotyping team, Seed Processing Team, Agronomy Team, and Seed Applied Technology leadership.
• Scout fields, focusing on agronomy pests and diseases.
• Work with team members in driving regional scouting teams.
• Communicate effectively with all team members/stakeholders to understand agronomic deadlines and other functional groups' deadlines.
• Support other activities at the site and assist with assigned research projects.
• Assist with research center projects and seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting and seed sampling.
• Manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
• 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.
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED