Job Description

Description

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agrisciencexe2x84xa2, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

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We're hiring for Testing Specialist - Delmas

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. You will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology. In this role, you will use your agricultural research experience to contribute as a key member of the African Testing team to conduct planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of multi-crop research trials enabling plant breeding genetic gain and producibility.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

The African Seed Product Development team innovatively develops hybrid seed product to serve African producers and consumers.

Your Challenge:

• Responsibility to ensure all phenotyping activities are executed at assigned trial locations; from cooperator sourcing, seed preparation, planting, crop maintenance, data collection (including UAV/drones) and harvesting.
• Works as part of a team to plan and execute experiments/trials efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines.
• Interact within all programs at the station with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Participate in improvement of safety programs and protocols (safety, efficiency, effectiveness) specific to direct work environment to identify and communicate potential risks and benefits.
• Complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Local Seed Product Development team and site management. Local EHS&S teams. Interaction with regional experiment owners, location stewards, field operational teams, specialized equipment operators and site operations lead.

Location:

Delmas Olifantsfontein Research Farm

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Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• (Qualifications (5 bullet points maximum)
• B.Sc. / B.Sc. Agric degree with a strong background in agronomy
• 3 years industry-related experience required.
• Proven ability to make timely decisions, solve problems and build consensus.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to perform activities requiring broad theoretical grounding and understanding of classes of problems in a specified arena (i.e. agriculture, biology).
• Technical and mechanical skills are a must for maintenance of agricultural equipment, to ensure excellent condition and safety of equipment and vehicles at any time.
• Experience with UAV/drone applications in agriculture will be beneficial.
• Proficiency in Office software such as spreadsheets, mail, calendar, and presentation software.
• High workload with long hours, regular travelling, and weekend work during seasonal peaks
• Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and to stand/sit for extended periods.
• Experimental design and data analysis.
• Has a valid driver's license. Experience driving a pick-up or SUV would be beneficial.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world's growing need for food.
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

Growing What Matters Starts With Youxe2x80xa6 What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing. agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience.
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered.
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary.
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility

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