Phenotyping Specialist

Corteva Agriscience • Lubbock, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a team-oriented, responsible, and highly motivated Phenotyping Specialist to join their Lubbock, Texas team. This role will support field research across corn, sorghum, and cotton programs, with a strong emphasis on safety and alignment with the company's safety culture. The position does not offer visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, or related field
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database systems)
• Ability to independently solve problems by asking the right questions and identifying key data sources
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality
• Self-motivated with a “get-it-done” mindset and positive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Valid US Drivers License
• Ability to travel overnight seasonally
• Commitment to safety and the ability to promote a proactive safety culture in field operations

Responsibilities

• Support next-generation phenotyping efforts, including implementing improved methods and technologies.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of collected data through validation and quality checks.
• Communicate effectively with local and cross-location research teams to meet timelines and maintain high data quality.
• Execute multi-crop activities including planting, scouting, phenotyping, threshing, ginning, and harvesting.
• Collect data using both manual methods and remote sensing technologies.
• Maintain consistent plot quality and support production of high-quality sorghum and cotton seed.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality seed and data.
• Actively support and help manage key elements of the site safety program, ensuring alignment with Corteva safety standards.
• Reinforce a proactive safety culture by identifying risks, supporting hazard mitigation, and promoting safe work behaviors, while actively participating in safety initiatives such as trainings, observations, incident reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Help ensure field activities are planned and executed with safety as the top priority.
• Organize and supervise part-time and seasonal employees.
• Promote safe, efficient, and respectful work practices in the field.
• Monitor research trials and seed production locations throughout the growing season.
• Communicate field conditions (weeds, crop status, timing needs) to the team.
• Help ensure timely field operations that result in high-quality data and successful harvests.
• Utilize Corteva systems and IT tools to manage and process large volumes of data.
• Maintain accurate records and support data-driven decision-making.

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
• Two weeks of well-being pay per year
• Paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Competitive retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level