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 Research Associate (RA) – Field Agronomy Equipment Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Garden City, KS research center. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, and field operations including planting, pollinating, and harvesting.

This position will be onsite in Garden City, KS.

Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

• Operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment by having the ability to onboard, operate, and maintain. This includes irrigation systems, tractors, field cultivators, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines
• Use technology 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 ensure the proper and timely maintenance of Ag. equipment
• Collaborate with the team to plan and organize weekly workflow efficiently to ensure completion of projects according to deadlines
• Effectively communicate with coworkers, key customers, and management
• 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
• Compile and record information using computer software and databases. Create documentation toward protocols
• 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
• Provide support for other research projects as assigned
• Maintain and ensure proper policies are being upheld through compliance record keeping and documentation.
• Use standardized operating procedures to ensure that all material necessary for conducting field experiments is prepared properly and on time
• Follow all safety policies and procedures provided by the company while leading these policies and communicating any changes to the team

Qualifications

Qualifications – What Skills You Need:

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people
• Results Driven: Self-motivated and able 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
• 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

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 like planting and harvest
• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV
• Willingness to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification

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.