Research Assistant

2 weeks ago

Salinas, United States Corteva, Inc. Full time

Description

We care about you and we care that you're comfortable. While there's no place like home, Corteva comes close.

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our team at our Salinas, Puerto Rico location.

What You'll Do:

* Execute the tasks to ensure the correct traceability of the plant materials in the greenhouses from the transplanting until the harvest.
* Execute data collection related to replants, pre-harvests, "check-outs" and other requested information during the plant grow cycle.
* Execute greenhouse plant care and other operational related activities to meet production expectation.
* Execute hand pollinations.
* Follow all stablished standard operational procedures (SOP) and regulatory rules with a high level of attention to detail.
* Identify and report to the supervisor deviations of the processes. Special focus on safety, quality and compliances is required.
* Supervise contractor employees to achieve business goals.
* Maintain a professional and collaborative work environment with all the team members.

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

* Bachelor's Degree required
* 3 years of experience in basic field work and research station activities is preferred.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in Spanish and English.
* Ability to communicate effectively with peers, contractors, and managers in a professional and respectful manner.
* Supervisory skills preferred.
* Work independently and as part of a team as well as have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and networks to optimize process workflows and assist in achieving team's business goals.
* Have good organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities with limited supervision.
* This job requires standing for long periods of time and performing repetitive tasks in a warm, humid greenhouse where pollen is constantly present.
* Ability to operate agricultural equipment while observing all safety requirements.
* Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software.
* Demonstrated problem solving skills, strategic analysis, and communication skills.
* Willing and able to work weekends, holidays and overtime when needed
* Willing and able to work shift work when needed

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This positions is required to work in office 5 days a week.

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