Who are we, and what do we do?
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be an innovator, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community.
The Research Technician will be responsible for assisting in all small plot research activities as a part of Field Sciences team at Corteva Agriscience Florida Research Center. The Research Technician will provide support to the Research Center Leader and other scientist in line with the technical objectives provided by the Field Sciences Biology Program leaders and pertinent company stewardship guidelines. The Research Technician will provide support in managing trial establishment but also in field and laboratory data collection, insect/pathogen rearing and collection. All job responsibilities are expected to be at the R&D Center with occasional travel to assist other scientist in the Southern region.
What Skills You Need:
• Minimum of High School Diploma/GED and minimum of 5 years of experience in Florida crop protection research in vegetables, field crops, pasture and land management, turf and ornamentals, and urban pest management
• Broad agronomic understanding and leadership, ability to establish and maintain agronomic crops for executing reliable field trials. Crop production will focus on vegetables, corn, forages, turf, ornamentals, and permanent crops.
• Understands production practices for commercial vegetable production including but not limited to land preparation, irrigation, fertilization, pest management and other agronomic practices.
• Knowledge and practical experience with production equipment required in crop production (tractors, irrigation, spray equipment).
• Experience operating tractors and performing land preparation activities.
• Flexibility to changing work requirements and adaptable to adverse weather conditions including the ability to work outdoors in south Florida year-round.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to keep detailed work records.
• Ability to lead and manage crews including seasonal temporary labor.
• Versatile individual who can solve practical problems with minimum supervision and to work in a diverse team. Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to apply pesticide with backpack and tractor mounted spray equipment.
• Flexibility to work evenings or weekends as needed.
• Ability to communicate in English and work with others in a team setting of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.
• Ability to occasionally lift 20 to 40 lbs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be committed to a strong safety and stewardship culture.
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
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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.
This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.