Research Associate

Description

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate based in Janesville, WI.

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), you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Janesville 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.

What You'll Do:

* Complete research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, seed inventory management, pollinating, and harvest.
* Use technology, including drones, ipads 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 communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers and management.
* Potentially operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.
* During critical times, like planting, pollinating and harvest; weekend work and overtime will be required for the success of the research program.
* May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees
* Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
* Provide support for other research projects as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding or a scientific-related field

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 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: 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 and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks
* Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods
* Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and possible ability to obtain CMV

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.