Description

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. We have an exciting opportunity for an Agronomy Research Associate to join our company at our Cairo, Georgia research facility. We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a community feel. The inclusive, motivated team in Cairo offers a safe and innovative work environment that allows for personal and professional growth. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have stable work history. Candidates from all industry backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilties - What you will do:

• Assist with Agronomy field activities, following all procedures to ensure high quality yield and seed production plots to meet the needs of research customers.

• Assist with all aspects of agronomy effort for corn, cotton and soybean plots from planting preparation through plot harvest.

• May hire, organize and supervise work of Research Assistants and/or temporary employees ensuring work is performed in safe and efficient manner.

• Contribute to the safety effort at the research center by leading assigned safety standards and participating in other safety activities throughout the year.

• During downtime, may be requested to take on additional responsibilities from other areas of the research center.

• May be requested to travel to other research centers to assist in activities during peak workload times.

• Provide examples of no more than two problems or issues most frequently encountered by a person in this job.

• Determine how to make all applications or duties fit into tight timelines when weather or other factors shorten application window.

• Identify appropriate uses of company resources when conducting agronomy activities.

• Provide examples of no more than two types of decisions routinely made on the job including the results/outcomes of those decisions.

• Make daily decisions associated with conducting agronomy activities to ensure all tasks are completed for a specific work period.

• Prioritize work activities to ensure most critical needs are met first.

Qualifications

Qualifications - What you will bring:

• Candidates should have a Bachelors degree in Biology, Agriculture or a science related field with 2-4years of relevant industry experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as math and computer skills.
• Broad theoretical grounding and understanding in specialized or technical areas (i.e. chemistry, biology, engineering)
• Ability to do physical lifting and work in varying ergonomic environments.

Community:
We care about you and we care that you're comfortable. While there's no place like home, Corteva comes close.

Our Campus:
Our Johnston, Iowa campus is home to 2,500 employees whose mission is simple – to feed the world. While our employees are busy working to solve world hunger and ensure environmental sustainability, we’re taking care of them by offering convenience and comfort during the workday with an onsite fitness center, coffee shop and top-notch cafeteria touting a grill, deli, fresh salad bar and a variety of healthy menu options. Need some fresh air during your work day? Take advantage of our beautiful, tree-lined walking trails or relax by the pond. We also offer countless opportunities to connect with your colleagues through community volunteerism, sports teams and parties, and holiday events. Did we mention you’ll be working in state-of-the art buildings with the latest technology with colleagues from all over the world? Join us in bringing food into homes around the world, while we make you feel at home while you’re at work.

Our Community:
Des Moines, Iowa is the fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest with a nationally ranked high quality of living. It’s nicknamed the Silicon Prairie for its place as an up-and-coming hot spot for technology. Living here means Saturdays at the nationally renowned Downtown Farmers' Market, sporting events, a robust downtown night life and access to one of the most artistic medium sized cities. If you enjoy the outdoors, Des Moines offers beautiful nature trails for a casual walking, running or biking adventures.

It means going to a job you love and coming home to a community of friends and family. Communities care about their residents and residents care about their communities, making a difference for everyone who lives here. This is a place where culture flourishes and opportunities grow, where a work-life balance can be achieved, where education is unmatched, and award-winning arts and entertainment are right around the corner.

Benefits:
Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!

• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave

• Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more

• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• And much, much more!

• Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

#GrowWhatMatters

#GrowWhatMatters

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

• For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster

To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

#GrowWhatMatters

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
• For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster

To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.