Description

We care about you and we care that you’re comfortable. While there’s no place like home, Corteva comes close.
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.

Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join our team at our Garden City, KS location.

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment. This includes irrigation systems, tractors, field cultivators, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines
• Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, and combine/hand harvest. These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required at these times
• Use technology, including drones, iPads, and modern software tools to conduct field research experiments
• Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze, and distribute large volumes of data
• Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions
• Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers, and management.
• Effectively ensure the proper and timely maintenance of Ag. equipment. Plan and coordinate with vendors to ensure that equipment is ready for the season.
• May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
• Provide support for other research projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 1-4 years experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field

What Skills You Need:

• Technologically Savvy: Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required
• 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
• Physical Requirements: Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds
• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work
• Additional overtime hours, weekends, and overnight stays might be required during seasonal peak periods
• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV
• Willingness to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification

This position is required to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week at the site.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• 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

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.