Description Grow what's next. Grow your future. Corteva Agriscience is currently looking for a responsible and highly motivated Research Associate to join the Wamego Kansas station. As a Phenotyping Specialist, your responsibilities will focus on field research support of corn, soybeans, sorghum, and wheat. The role will also encompass people leadership, phenotyping team supervisor, and wheat seed production specialist. Responsibilities - What You'll Do as a Phenotyping Specialist + Next-Generation Phenotyping and Data Validation Leadership + Explore opportunities for advanced phenotyping techniques and methodologies. + Validate and ensure accuracy of collected data. + Maintain effective communication with the research center staff in Wamego, KS, and other researchers to ensure accurate data collection, adherence to timelines, and data quality for decision-making. + Multi Crop Seed Production and Data Collection - + Execute multi crop seed production and data collection, including remote sensing, manual data collection, and harvesting related data + Ensure the consistent quality of plots + Support the production of high-quality wheat, soybean, and sorghum breeding seed. + High quality seed amounts timely delivered. + High quality data execution + Supporting across crops planting, harvesting and field scouting + Supervision and Organization: + Organize and supervise part-time and temporary employees, ensuring safe and efficient work practices. + Promote a safe and respectful working environment. + Field Monitoring and Reporting: + Monitor on- and off-site research trials and research seed production locations throughout the growing season. + Communicate field conditions to Research Agronomy Specialist to ensure weed-free fields and timely data collection and harvest activities, resulting in high-quality data. + Computer skills and the use of Corteva proprietary software for completing these tasks will be a significant component; the handling of large volumes of data will be required. This role entails leadership in agriculture research and crop management, breeding program support, and advanced data management for the benefit of the organization. Qualifications Requirements and Competencies - What You'll Bring: + Associates or Bachelor's degree in agronomy or related field + Computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, electronic database entries, image processing) + Ability to independently deliver solutions by asking the right questions, identifying necessary data sources/features, and producing actionable results. + Ability to work independently and as a team member. + Self-motivated, goal-oriented and attention to detail; passion for solving problems using new techniques and 'can-do' attitude. + Proficient writing, speaking, organizational and computer skills are needed. 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 + Additional overtime hours, weekends, and overnight stays might be required during seasonal peak periods like planting and harvest + Driver's License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV + Willingness to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. \#LI-AB1 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) + Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/) 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. 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