Description

Grow what’s next. Grow your future.

For more than 90 years, our flagship seed brand, Pioneer® is a globally recognized leader in the agriculture industry. Innovation and quality seed products start with the dedicated teams at our field research centers who are experts in their field of study.

As a Senior Research Associate (SRA), 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 apart of the Phenotyping/Field Trial functional team along with overall multicrop/multifunctional responsibilities.

Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

• Participate as a multicrop/multifunction team member for all SPD, Biotech, and other functional accountability. Detailed in Corn, Soy, Wheat, Cropping Systems,etc…
• People Leader – Will have reports and will need to demonstrate people leadership skills.
• Will need to work/collaborate at a high level with Phenotyping functional lead and overall station functional leadership team.
• Will need to work with Trait Scientists to understand experiments, mapping, phenotyping, protocols to bring information to overall team for successful execution.
• Operator research equipment for planting and harvest.
• 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.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

Qualifications

Requirements– What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific field required/master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field preferred. Experience in Agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field preferred.
• 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 – What You Will Need

• 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)

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.