Phenotyping Specialist

Corteva Agriscience • Johnston, RI

41d • Onsite

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. As a Phenotyping Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at Johnston Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting with primary responsibility of being a part of the Phenotyping/Field Trial functional team along with overall multicrop/multifunctional responsibilities. Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with 3-5 years of experience or bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific field (preferred)
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.
• Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Results Driven : Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills
• Safety Oriented : Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices
• Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Willingness to work in varying environmental and ergonomic conditions including field work, etc.
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks and shift work if needed/applicable
• Able to stay overnight during peak periods
• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, CMV (pulling pickup bumper hitch/gooseneck trailers)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field preferred
• Highly desired and strong knowledge around research ag equipment

Responsibilities

• Participate as a multicrop/multifunction team member for all SPD, Biotech, and other functional accountability. Detailed in Corn, Soy, Wheat, Cropping Systems, etc.
• Operator research equipment for planting and harvest
• Have or able to obtain FAA commercial UAS license to fly a drone on research fields.
• Able to support shipping in spring/fall workload activities
• Support Regulated efforts at research station
• Highly desired and strong knowledge around research ag equipment
• Able to scout fields, focusing on agronomy pests and diseases.
• Able to work with team members in driving regional scouting teams
• Be able to communicate effectively with all team members/stakeholders to understand both agronomic deadlines and other functional groups deadlines
• Work across Johnston team functions to support other activities at the site/along with support of other assigned research projects.
• Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, winter nursery deadlines, seed sampling, and other overall support for the research center to be successful.
• These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required during peak periods
• Willingness to 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

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