Description

Grow what's next. Grow your future.

For more than 90 years, our flagship seed brand, Pioneer® has been a globally recognized leader in the agriculture industry. Innovation and quality seed products start with the dedicated teams at our field research centers who are experts in their field of study.

As a Research Associate (RA), you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Eau Claire Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, and field operations including planting, pollinating and harvest.

Responsibilities - What You'll Do:

• Conduct field experiments through to completion according to specific protocols, exercising independent judgment and discretion as appropriate.
• Collaborate with local and departmental staff to collect timely data and summarize results of experiments, noting problem areas during data collection and recommending actions to be taken where needed.
• Utilize expertise to develop a leadership role within activities.
• Engage with the local team to support station assignments, efficient work planning, and process improvement.
• Lead in site safety culture and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Always Uphold Corteva Agriscience Core Values.

Qualifications

Qualifications - What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural/biological sciences preferred with minimum 2 years field research experience, or similar level of research experience.
• Team player – we are a multi-function research center, so successful candidate will work across crops and assigned projects.
• Ability to operate agricultural field equipment. Research or field production equipment experience desired.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at using standard software programs and learning internal data systems.
• Flexibility to work extended days and weekends at critical times of the season. Some overnight stays required.
• Physical lifting of 50 lbs and working in varying environments will be required.
• Ability to obtain Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA
• Valid driver's license required. Ability to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle for trailer towing is preferred.

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.