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Description

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity on the westside of Kaua'i, Hawai'i, managing field plantings of Increases. This role supervises a small team responsible for the last step in creating new varieties of maize for global use. Applicants should have a basic knowledge of plant biology and/or plant breeding, be comfortable with computers, and be interested in working both indoors and in the field. You will be expected to work independently, applying your knowledge of Mendelian genetics to interpret genotypic and phenotypic data. We are looking for someone with a positive, collaborative attitude and good communication and critical thinking skills. Our extensive benefits package begins on your first day of employment!

Duties/Responsibilities - What You'll Do:

• Manage day-to-day activities in the Population Development Field team. This includes planting, tagging, pollinating, harvesting, and sorting harvested ears.

• Manage the creation of experiments and the submission of sampling requests for genotyping jobs.

• Organize and manage the genotypic and phenotypic data for experiments.

• Select top-progeny based on genotypic and phenotypic data.

• Supervise full-time employees and contingent workers, ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with protocols and regulations.

• Coordinate with other groups to ensure key steps are completed in a timely and collaborative manner.

• Promote positive work attitudes and harmonious relations.

• Willing and able to work flexible schedules, holidays, and weekends during peak periods when required.

• Support all Hawaii Research Center goals and support other projects when needed.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Ability to manage people as part of a larger, culturally diverse group.

• Understand and be able to apply knowledge of Mendelian genetics, plant biology, and basic agronomy.

• Able and willing to apply crop-protection products for selection of tolerant plants.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Organization and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.

• Ability to bend, reach, and lift repetitively. Occasionally required to carry 20-50 lbs.

• Tolerance, willingness, and ability to work in warm conditions and variable environments.

• Computer competency and experience with MS Office- Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook.

• Valid driver's license.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, plant breeding, agriculture, or related plant science field.

• Two to four years related experience.

• Alternatively, equivalent levels of relevant education and experience.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $68,500 - $85,630 yearly. This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made.

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 - Corteva Benefits (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-hawaii-benefits-guide)

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/)

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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