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Corteva Agriscience Research Associate - Phenotyping Specialist in Ivesdale, Illinois
Description
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate based in Champaign (Ivesdale), IL.
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 Champaign Research Center, a multi-crop/multi-function facility. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, nursery activities, sample collection, and field operations.
What You'll Do:
Collaborate with staff to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions.
Lead in site safety culture and ensure adherence to safety standards. Always uphold Corteva Agriscience Core Values.
Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers and management.
Ability to operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.
During critical times, like planting, flowering 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.
VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding or a scientific-related field. Will consider Associates Degree in agriculture and 3-5 years' experience.
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.
Results Driven: Self-motivated with ability to initiate and see projects through completion. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.
Safety Oriented: Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices
Team player: Ability to work well with diverse groups of people and also ability to work independently to achieve team goals.
Physical Requirements: Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
Utilize expertise to develop a leadership role within activities.
Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods
Ability and interest to obtain Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA if needed.
Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to drive truck/trailer combination (Corteva-CMV)
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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)
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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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