Field Testing Specialist (Plant Breeding)

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU. Corteva Agriscience is hiring a Field Testing Specialist (Plant Breeding) in Delmas, South Africa. The role involves conducting research yield trials, phenotyping activities, and data collection. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree in Agriculture, strong background in agronomy, and experience operating and maintaining agricultural equipment.

Requirements

• Plan, set up, and execute research yield trials/phenotyping activities at assigned locations
• Ensure experiments are delivered efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate research field equipment and tools
• Collect, organize, upload, and quality-check large volumes of data and images according to protocols
• Ensure regulatory compliance and Research Management System implementation for relevant trials/materials
• Support field tours/visits and communicate effectively with farmers, coworkers, customers, and management
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and continuously improving work environment

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• World-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary