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Who We Are and What We Do:

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, 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 that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate (RA) to join our team! As a Research Associate (RA), you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at Johnston, Iowa Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting with primary responsibility of being a part of the Nursery functional team along with overall multi-crop/multifunctional responsibilities.

What You Will Do:

• Participate as a multi-crop/multifunction team member for all SPD, Biotech, and other functional accountability.

• Breeding experiment creation Support/seed sourcing support.

• Sampling support for all crops and field trials.

• Would need to support pollinating activities.

• Able to assist in hand harvest for seed production activities.

• Understand and lead shelling for all team responsibilities.

• Able to assist with other nursery responsibilities that include delays, stand counts, maintenance, rouging, discards)

• Tier 3 - Shipping/Verification lead

• Able to collaborate with team members to help map out fields and detail experiments by deadlines.

• Able to assist or lead other aspects of nursery or efficacy experiments throughout the growing season

• Be able to communicate effectively with all team members/stakeholders to understand both nursery 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.

• Willingness to manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

• Willingness and ability to operate a forklift

Qualifications

Education:

• You have your High School Diploma or GED

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or scientific field preferred. Experience in Agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field preferred.

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 people 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.

• You must possess effective communication skills and work well with others

• You are willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation: Climb and/or work in elevated areas, Stand and sit for extended periods, work outdoors and indoors in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions, lift up to fifty (50) lbs., and perform work that involves repetitive motion and lifting

• You have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

• Willing and required to be able to work a flexible schedule including overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks and able to perform shift work if needed/applicable.

Work Authorization and Relocation:

• VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

• This position does NOT offer a comprehensive domestic relocation package

Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):

• This role will be on-site at our Corteva location

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 (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-us-benefits-guide)

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/)

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.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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