Job Description
GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU
Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.
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We’re hiring for a Field Testing Specialist for Prieska Region, Northern Cape.
Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.
At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. 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. In this role, you will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Testing team to conduct planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement and drought evaluations.
You Will Be Part of Growing Team
This role will support SPD field testing activities in the Prieska area. (Hoogekraal Research Station).
Your Challenge (Key Responsibilities):
- Lead experiment setup and execution of research maize drought and yield trials, including prioritizing tasks, driving efficiency and maintaining data quality
- Research trial operations would include experiment management, seed setup, planting, plot maintenance, data collection, harvest, and data analysis.
- Ability to operate equipment for trial execution. This includes tractors, combines, planters, drones, sprayers, tillage implements, seed processing and irrigation equipment.
- Good agronomy practices and be ability to distinguish different abiotic and biotic stresses in the field
- Pesticide application and technical knowledge on pest identification and appropriate corrective action.
- Phenotyping and data collection, data and image analyses, and data quality assurance and integrity.
- Manage and execute selected safety programs, active contributions to site safety, and ensure others are working safely.
- Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze and distribute large volumes of data.
- Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize the results of experiments, communicate data quality concerns, and recommend actions.
- Effectively communicate with farmers, coworkers, key customers and management.
- The success of the research program may require weekend work and overtime during critical planting, harvest, spraying and irrigation periods.
- Manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees.
- Contribute to maintaining a respectful work environment.
- Provide support for other research projects as assigned.
- Potential future opportunity to work with UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) data collection activities.
- As needed, supervise and direct the work of temporary/seasonal employees and provide support to other research projects.
Location:
Prieska, Northern Cape
Your Challenge (Key Responsibilities):
- BSc degree in Agriculture (or related scientific field).
- Minimum 2-3 year's hands-on, practical working experience in agronomy; knowledge of field trial execution, phenotyping, and good agronomy practices.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of drought stress management site,
- Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, probe management and weather station systems.
- Knowledge of, or willingness to learn the operation of agricultural and research equipment.
- Data collection and data-quality mindset, including adherence to protocols and proficiency with common office software (spreadsheets, email, calendar, presentations).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders and to prioritize multiple tasks under time pressure.
- Safety-oriented and committed to regulatory compliance; experience with regulated trials/material is beneficial.
- Valid driver’s license (Experience driving a pick-up or SUV would be beneficial).
- Drone operating experience and license an advantage
- Willingness to travel, work outdoors in variable weather, and work extended hours/weekends during seasonal peaks.
Who Are We Looking For?
- Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.
- Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food.
- Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
- Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.
Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?
- Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
- Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
- Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
- Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
- Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships
- Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
- Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility
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Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
