Testing Specialist at Corteva Agriscience

Job Description

Description

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience™, the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what’s right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners, and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future. #GrowWhatMatters

We’re hiring for Testing Specialist – Lusaka Zambia

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. 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. In this role, you will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Testing team to conduct planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

Research and Development

Your Challenge:

Responsibility to ensure all phenotyping activities are executed at assigned trial locations; from cooperator sourcing, map, prepare and collate seed for experiment planting seed, crop maintenance, data collection and harvesting.
Works as part of a team to plan and execute experiments/trials efficiently and accurately within seasonal deadlines.
Interact within all programs at the station with a mindset focused on continuous improvement.
Participate in improvement of safety programs and protocols (safety, efficiency, effectiveness) specific to direct work environment to identify and communicate potential risks and benefits.
Complete personal development activities as part of a performance management and development plan
Select required number of representative uniform sites to conduct experiments in the assigned Areas of Adaptation (AOA).
Import experiment seed after hybrid advancement meetings and prepare all required competitor hybrid checks.
Conduct uniform experiments at the assigned locations.
Characterize products in experiments at the appropriate times.
Organize location tours for research and business in the assigned AOAs at the appropriate times.
Timely harvesting of experiments in the assigned AOAs.
Account for and upload all data timeously.
Perform Data Quality checking prior to analysis.
Manage and be fully accountable for assigned AOA product testing, ensuring on-time completions to meet research and business needs.
Plan, organize, and direct product testing efforts in conjunction with research center, IMPACT and Evaluation Zone leads to ensure the most effective use of assets while meeting research/business objectives; may include, but not limited to the management of seasonal personnel, equipment, vehicles and land use.
Execute research testing activities though collaboration with colleagues that have full accountabilities for their respective area(s).
Effective identification and management of land cooperators.
Ensure Regulatory compliance and Research Management System implementation.
Maintains, organizes and uploads results of experiments.
Operates, maintains and calibrates equipment/instrumentation.
Supervises work of seasonal employees

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Serve as a team member in the ESCA testing network, Breeders.

Location:

Lusaka Zambia with frequent travel to the to the northern testing hub.

Qualifications

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

B.Sc. Agric related degree with a strong background in agronomy
3-5 years industry-related experience required.
Proven ability to make timely decisions, solve problems and build consensus.
Excellent interpersonal/communication skills are required for fostering teamwork, enhancing a good working environment, and effectively developing strong working relationships with a diverse group of people.
Ability to perform activities requiring broad theoretical grounding and understanding of classes of problems in a specified arena (i.e., agriculture, biology).
Technical and mechanical skills are a must for maintenance of agricultural equipment, to ensure excellent condition and safety of equipment and vehicles at any time.
Proficiency in Office software such as spreadsheets, mail, calendar, and presentation software.
High workload with long hours, regular travelling, and weekend work during seasonal peaks
Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather and to stand/sit for extended periods.
Experimental design and data analysis.
Has a valid driver’s license. Experience driving a pick-up or SUV would be beneficial.

Who Are We Looking For?

Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team.
Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food.
Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment
Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader.

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

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
Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience.
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.
Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary.
Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility