Description

You will be key member of an aggressive population development and trait integration team within a growth chamber facility to develop improved varieties. Support the facility in all aspects of safety as well as performing a variety of duties associated with plant and project management activities using a range of procedures and protocols. You will work closely with group leadership, Corteva Environmental Health & Safety and all individuals to ensure projects are conducted safely, efficiently, and meet quality and compliance standards while upholding Corteva’s Values.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure everyone goes home safe and free from pain or injury by leading compliance of Corteva’s Safety Standards
• Work with leadership to build and maintain safety culture
• Work closely with EHS&S to update and maintain safety standards
• Lead site safety team meetings and daily ergonomic activities
• Serve as point of contact for safety requests and concerns
• Conduct and maintain safety trainings, inspections, audits, records, and recertifications
• Planning and executing growth chamber experiments including preparation, planting, pollinating, DNA sampling, daily plant care, data collection and management, operate research equipment, and communication with internal project leads
• Maintain facility cleanliness and contribute to process improvement experimentation and implementation
• Assist with onboarding, training, and supervision of full-time and contract employees

Qualifications

Education & Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, horticulture, biology, occupational safety or related fields and 2 years of industry related experience preferred
• Experience propagating plants in field, greenhouse or growth chamber environments
• Experience or certification in Occupational Safety and Health
• Training in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar principals

Competencies

• Communicate effectively, display a positive attitude, and work efficiently and effectively with others in a team environment is required.
• Pay close attention to detail and follow standard operating and safety/ergonomics protocols is essential
• Work individually and as a member of a dynamic, diverse, and cross-functional team with minimal supervision
• Prioritize work on multiple projects and delegate responsibilities to others as needed to meet deadlines.
• Creatively solve problems, implement solutions, and foster a culture of continuous operational excellence
• Lead through influence.
• Train and supervise other employees, and work well with others or independently with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable
• Must be able to stand and sit for long periods of time and lift a minimum of 15 pounds. Must be able to tolerate hours of repetitive work in a warm, humid environment with pollen present year-round

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.