Research Associate

Corteva Agriscience • Johnston, RI

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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. Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Research Associate . The full-time position will be a tactical liaison (project manager) responsible for the execution of research experiments within Controlled Environments. Routine duties include project management, pollinating, tissue sampling, data collection and handling, along with general greenhouse work. Must maintain a professional, clean and safe work environment while meeting all compliance standards. All duties require a high level of attention to detail, organizational skills, and an ability to work effectively in teams as well as individually. Effective and frequent communication with multiple stakeholders is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or associate degree in agriculture, horticulture, plant physiology, molecular biology, entomology, plant pathology or a related field preferred or three or more years of related experience or equivalent amounts of relevant education and experience.
• A minimum of one year of field or greenhouse experience in various crop growth and development is required.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and follow standard operating and safety/ergonomics protocols is essential.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
• Robust computer skills required, including MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), and ability to gain competency with internally developed research software.
• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be able to tolerate hours of repetitive work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
• Proven ability to work individually and as a member of a dynamic, diverse, and cross-functional team with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities.
• Capacity to creatively solve problems, implement solutions, and foster a culture of continuous operational excellence.
• Capable of independent decision making and adjusting to tight timelines.
• Be self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pipeline functions, such as controlled environments, transformation, vector construction, and/or analytical labs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing greenhouse experiments including preparation of project requests, inputting experimental data, and communication with internal process leads
• Review and make decisions related to projects based on results from various molecular analysis platforms (genotyping, real-time PCR, next-generation sequencing)
• Collaborate effectively with internal partners and external stakeholders on timelines, experiment needs, troubleshooting, and process improvements
• Utilize in-house developed software tools to plan analyses, execute on plans, and review data

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees