Research Associate - North Platte, NE.

Posted: Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Position Title: Research Associate

Position Type: Full Time

Organization or Business Name: Corteva Agriscience

Contact Name: Lance Eastman

Address: 4415 Twin Rivers RD North Platte, Nebraska 69101

Phone Number: (402) 366-8049

Website: http://careers.corteva.com 

Location: North Platte, NE

Job Description/Duties: 

Who are we, and what do we do?

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.

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Research Associate to join our multi-crop research center in North Platte, NE. The Research Associate will serve as a part of a multi-crop team supporting regional yield testing of corn and wheat and IMPACT testing of corn, soybeans, and sorghum as well as special projects exploring disease tolerance.

The Research Associate will perform phenotyping and characterization by following established protocols to ensure high-quality data is collected on all crops. The ideal candidate will have an enthusiasm for collaborating in a team environment where evolving technologies in agriculture are driving product development.

Responsibilities –
What You’ll Do:

Support the North Platte Research Center operations with multi-crop planting, data collection, and harvest.
Operate planting, harvest, and spray equipment as well as specialized remote sensing equipment.
Agronomic knowledge of weed control and plot maintenance.
Collect data and assess data quality.
Participate in experiment planning, location mapping, and seed preparation activities to prepare for planting.
Supervise short-term part-time employee crews to complete field activities according to protocols, accurately and efficiently.

Qualifications or Skills Required: 

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific related field plus 2-4 years industry related experience.
Knowledge of agronomy, crop production, plant development, and experimental field plot design.
Strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate excellent communication/personal interaction skills to foster teamwork, enhance a positive work environment, and effectively develop strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people.
Strong experience and skills with computers and data management.
Strong aptitude to operate planting and harvest equipment including electronics, GPS systems and data collection systems.
Demonstrated skills in leadership, operational safety, supervision, and time management.
Must be capable of working in varying ergonomic and environmental conditions for extended periods of time.
Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification.
Ability to obtain part 107 sUAS (drone) remote pilot license

Salary and Benefits: 

What Corteva Agriscience offers:

Competitive health, vision, and dental insurance.
Company Bonus
401k company match.
4 weeks of paid time off to start.
9 paid holidays.
Check out life at Corteva! https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

How to Apply: Go to careers.corteva.com and search for North Platte