Field Testing Specialist

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.

As a Field Testing Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Moorhead, MN 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.

***Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

What You’ll Do:

• Use technology, including drones, iPad, and modern software tools to conduct field research experiments.

• Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze and distribute large volumes of data.

• Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions.

• Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers, and management.

• Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, and combine/hand harvest. These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required at these times.

• Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.

• Assist with weed management at our research locations, including spraying and fertilizing operations, ensuring optimal plant health and compliance with environmental regulations. 

• May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.

• Provide support for other research projects as assigned.

• Validate, operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment. This includes sprayers, tractors, planters, and combines. 

• Uphold Corteva Agriscience’s Core Values in all aspects of your work, serving as a role model for ethical and professional behavior. 

What Skills You Need:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years of experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field

• Technologically Savvy: Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to develop a working relationship with team members by exhibiting effective communication and personal interaction skills with a diverse group of people. 

• Results Driven: Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.

• Safety Oriented: Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices

• Physical Requirements: Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

• Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks.

• Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays.

• Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV

• Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 drone license.

• Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification.

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 -

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