Agronomy Research Technician

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, 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 that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

The Agronomy Technician will be responsible for supporting the agronomy efforts of the Hawaii Research Center with primary focus on agronomic activities necessary to reliably produce high quality seed for the research organization.
The agronomy technician will be performing tasks in the Agronomy Department, including but not limited to, working with crop protection, land planning, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), regulatory and equipment operation.

This position is located on the “Garden Island”, Kauai.

$1,500 SIGN ON BONUS!
 

What You'll Do:

• The agronomy technician will assist with the central coordinator for agronomy on matters concerning both administrative and operations.

• Assist in scheduling, coordination and operation of farm and spraying equipment (such as Hagie and Millers, and Tractors). Always ensure the proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment) and ensure product label directions are followed. 

• Assist with data entry in the Agronomy Databases

• Assist with printing and posting WPS records.

• Assist with IPM chemical inventory management and tracking.

• Assist with spraying, chemigation, posting signs, cleaning equipment, replacing nozzles, etc.

• Maintain all equipment in proper and safe working condition.

• Make certain chemicals are applied in accordance with chemical labels.

• Maintain chemical inventory, an orderly pesticide storage room and safety stations.

• Communicate with supervisor on spraying and other agronomy activities.

• Assist with the deployment of new equipment for IPM and agronomy.

• Provide input to supervisor and assist with short and long term planning.

• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Participate and complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan.

• Support netting and other IPM group activities (operating equipment and manual labor)

• Assist with developing protocols:

  • Spraying fence lines and fallow areas.

  • Mowing fallow areas.

  • Crop scouting

• Performs backpack and bag spray:

  • Handweeding in the fields

  • Mini disking between planting blocks.

  • Track and enter data in databases for regulatory activities.

  • Assist Regulatory and compliance with field volunteering and monitoring. 

  • Operate equipment for field destruction, volunteering and drip tape extraction.

  • Assist with hand pulling drip tape when needed.

  • Installing K lines and turning water on and off.

  • Cover crop planting.

  • Support on pollinations during the busy season.  

What Skills You Need:

• Minimum education of High School Diploma/GED required.

• 2 to 4 years of tropical agriculture experience in IPM spray and farm equipment operation preferred.

• Proficient in the use of computers with the ability to utilize Microsoft office products.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to read/interpret instructions and carry out tasks in absence of supervision.

• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.

• Tolerance and ability to work in outdoor tropical agriculture setting.

• Ability to communicate in English and work with others in a team setting and diverse cultural backgrounds and languages.

• Valid driver’s license required and CDL preferred or willing to obtain.

• Ability to tow trailers (CMV).

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays during seasonal peaks and/or based on field needs.

• Occasionally required to lift at least 20 to 40 lbs.

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

This positions is required to work onsite 5 days a week.

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 pl