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Corteva Agriscience Agronomy Specialist in Wamego, Kansas
Who We Are, and What We Do:
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.
What You'll Do:
Responsibilities will focus on field support of corn, soybeans, sorghum, and wheat- planting, harvest, plot maintenance.
Responsibilities for equipment operations, maintenance, and general upkeep. Equipment troubleshooting and keeping pace with new technologies in equipment needs is paramount. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.
Required conceptual knowledge of plant sciences.
Assist with breeding program and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, purification, and combine/hand harvest, these are critical times for the success of the research program. Weekend and overtime work will be required at these times.
Computer skills and the use of Corteva proprietary software for completing these tasks will be a component. The handling of large volumes of data will be required via data uploads. Basic Microsoft knowledge or ability to learn Microsoft Office tools.
Effectively communicate with the Wamego, KS research center staff, and other researchers to ensure safe operation, proper data collection procedures are followed, timelines are met, and quality data is entered for advancement decisions.
Monitor on- and off-site research and research seed production locations throughout the growing season and communicate field conditions to research center managers, this ensures fields are weed-free, and data collection and harvest activities occur in a timely fashion resulting in quality data.
May be requested to assist in executing plots at other Research sites
May be requested to maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments at work location.
Make daily decisions associated with maintaining plots and locations
Decide priority of work activities.
What Skills You Need:
Appropriate technical or agricultural degree with 2 – 4 years experience in related field or equivalent level of relevant education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as math and computer skills.
Broad theoretical grounding and understanding in specialized or technical areas (mechanics, agronomy, precision agriculture)
May be required to do physical lifting and work in varying ergonomic environments.
Drivers license required.
Relocation assistance not offered for this position.
VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
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:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
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