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Corteva Agriscience · 1 day ago

Agronomy Specialist

Monroe, LA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Corteva Agriscience is focused on building the future of agriculture through innovation and technology. The Agronomy Specialist will provide technical support on high priority programs, conduct experiments, and ensure the efficient functioning of the work location to produce quality data for Advancement decisions.

AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming

No H1B

Responsibilities

Works with station employees to help set up experiments and perform advanced data analyses, works with field contacts for cotton, corn and soybean testing sites, helps prepare and sort seed packets into planting order, helps to plant, take notes and upload data using advanced technology, monitor in-field issues, harvest plots to completion, and exercise independent judgment and discretion as appropriate

Works with team members to maintain collaborative contacts between Station Ops Lead and other team members to ensure research goals are met to expectations

Have a general understanding/interest in learning about the application/use of genetic marker data, applied agricultural biotechnology, statistics, use of GPS/GIS systems, and have an open mindset for learning beyond current experiences and knowledge

Help with seed lab activities including spreadsheet manipulation, seed cleaning, sorting, inventorying, and supervision of hourly employees

Will be an integrated member of the Monroe, LA Team, participate in regional safety committees and audits, administer center-wide safety programs, and comply with all center and company policies

May be requested to help maintain appropriate inventory of chemicals and/or supplies necessary for the completion of experiments by the ML Project

Operate all types of farm equipment and minimize down time by correcting issues quickly and staying current with preventive maintenance

Periods of extended work hours and overnight travel during planting and harvest will be required

Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints

Identify appropriate and efficient uses of ML Impact and Research Project resources

Ability to calibrate spray booms and complete basic herbicide rate calculations

Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies

Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned deadlines, balancing all assigned projects

Qualification

Agricultural equipment experienceData analysisGPS/GIS systemsGenetic marker dataApplied agricultural biotechnologyPhysical liftingDriving recordCommunication skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills