Field Scientist

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Field Scientist to join our Crop Health Research and Development (CHRD) Integrated Field Science (IFS) team in the South San Joaquin Valley of California. The individual must be willing to relocate to a location where they can execute and oversee self-initiated trials in various South San Joaquin Valley locations, such as Shafter, Corcoran, Five Points, and Dinuba.

In this role, you will use your scientific and agronomic skills to execute the CHRD project workplan for self-initiated entomology, weed science, plant pathology and nematology trials. You will work closely with the CHRD Field Science Leader and other stakeholders to plan and implement the assigned CHRD field trial program, including completing work in specialty and row crops on the efficacy, crop safety, and characterization of crop protection and biostimulant technologies.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Establish, implement, evaluate, record, summarize and archive field research focused on approved biology research questions
• Provide technical leadership to the biology and commercial teams you support
• Effectively interact with other Field Scientists, biology leaders, and commercial counterparts, collaborating on various research programs
• Perform robust data summary, statistical analysis, and reporting activities for project stakeholders
• Support commercial stakeholders in customer technical educational opportunities and technical field support activities as needed
• Champion a world-class safety culture by actively learning, applying, and promoting best-in-class safety processes and procedures

Role Qualifications:

The following are required:

• PhD degree in Entomology, Weed Science, Plant Pathology or related field of study or 10+ years of direct experience in a similar role
• Experience with applied agricultural field trial work
• Good understanding of statistical tools and principles commonly used in agricultural field trial activities
• Significant hands-on experience with pesticide applications/able to obtain a valid applicator license
• Familiarity with farming and field trial equipment, such as tractors, sprayers, implements, etc.
• Good organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across multiple projects
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to work independently and during non-conventional work-hours
• Excellent personal interaction skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive
• Ability to work outside during high summer temperatures
• Ability to get medically approved for a respirator
• Able to regularly lift 30 lbs / occasionally 50 lbs
• English-speaker
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States

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

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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.

The salary range for this position is $100,580.00 to $125,720.00.

This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered witho