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. Corteva has an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our organization with our Soybean Growth Chambers Team in Johnston IA.

This research assistant will be a key member of an aggressive soybean trait integration team within a growth chamber facility to develop improved soybean and wheat varieties. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a variety of duties associated with plant management activities using a range of procedures and protocols. The ability to work rotational weekends and holidays during peak periods to care for our top genetics and plants in development is required.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.
This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

What You'll Do:

• Perform day-to-day greenhouse/growth chamber activities including planting, pollinating, tissue sampling, pest/disease scouting, harvesting, data collection, and database management.
• Process improvement experimentation.
• Maintain facility cleanliness and safety standards.
• Lead assigned safety program(s).
• Ensure assigned operating protocols are updated as needed.
• Assist with training of full-time staff and temporary labor as required.
• Assume leadership responsibilities for assigned projects as needed.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• You have your high school diploma/GED.

What Skills You Need:

• When you see a problem, you look for a way to fix it, you are solutions focused.
• You value the safety of yourself and your co-workers and will eagerly participate in safe work practices, on-the-job safety, and work safety programs.
• You are willing and able to stand and sit for long periods of time, lift a minimum of 15 pounds, tolerate hours of repetitive work in a warm, humid environment with pollen and dust present year-round.
• You are comfortable and experienced in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) Access, LIMS and iOS devices.
• You have the ability to communicate clearly, display a positive attitude, work efficiently and effectively with others in a team environment.
• You are willing and able to work a daytime schedule including occasional holidays and participating in the rotational weekend schedule to meet business needs during peak season.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Associates/Bachelor's degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Biology, or related field of study.
• Experience with plant propagation in a controlled environment setting.
• Plant pollination experience.

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.