Field Testing Specialist

As a Field Testing Specialist for Corteva Agriscience, you will have the opportunity to gain diverse experience with the foundations of leadership in agricultural research. This position is ideal for individuals whose passions have drawn them to pursue a role participating in a high-quality data collection team and who have an interest in creating digital platforms designed to aid in field execution.

This role will focus on pioneering execution within the modern plant science industry. This role focuses on ensuring all reporting functions have the support they need to execute varying research activities. Our activities occur in the field, warehouse, labs, greenhouses, shade houses, processing facilities, and office.

This position will support our Field Science and Digital program on behalf of Seed Product Development (SPD). This role will support all other Field Testing Specialist in Woodland CA as time allows. This role will be responsible for the supervision of contract-hired teams.

***Please note: there is no visa sponsorship or relocation assistance provided for this role.

What You'll Do:

• Manage seasonal labor on-site daily

• Use technology, including iPads, and various software tools to collect, evaluate, and distribute data following detailed protocols.

• Lead assigned projects and coordinate experiment execution with their supporting project

• Organize and supervise the work of all operations contractors. Maintain or improve efficient daily workplace operations

• Assist in the collection and analysis of data

• Lead maintenance and creation of our on-site management systems in Microsoft Business Intelligence systems: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI and Excel

• Support site safety culture and ensure adherence to safety standards

• Execute data quality checks on all data collected and processed

• Support Field Testing Supervisor with any fluctuating workload throughout the season

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in an associated field.

• Knowledge of Python, R, PowerFX and/or any programming language preferred

• 3 to 5 years' experience in an applicable role preferred

• Bi-lingual in Spanish is highly preferred.

• Some programming experience preferred

• Part 107 Certification and/or previous UAS/Drone experience preferred.

A standard 40-hour work week, beginning at 6 a.m. and ending at 2:30 p.m. daily.

During peak periods, long hours and weekend work will be required.

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

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

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.

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.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.