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** Corteva Agriscience**, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, 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 that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

We are looking for a responsible and highly motivated
** Research Associate
** to join the Wheat Team within Controlled Environments. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.
** What You'll Do:
** Manage experiments and production practices associated with paternal double haploid wheat production in a controlled environment
* Manage a team of contractors to execute production of wheat plants.
* Manage schedule for a production team, assigning team members tasks and confirming all tasks throughout the week are completed.
* Track experiments through various production steps and ensure processes are completed successfully.
* Utilize data to communicate performance of experiments and production output.
* Conduct lab-based tasks to apply treatments to plantlets and view biological progression.
* Collaborate with various teams on plant care and process steps.
** What Skills You Need:
*** A bachelor's degree and one year experience in a related field.
* Excellent communication skills, a high degree of self-motivation, and a positive attitude.
* Strong molecular background preferred.
* The ability work well independently.
* Power BI and Power apps experience (preferred).
* Close attention to detail, and ability to follow standard operating and safety/ergonomics protocols.
* Excellent computer skills including experience with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook), and a willingness to gain competency with internally developed research software.
* Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time, lift up to 30 pounds and perform repetitive work in a warm, humid greenhouse with pollen present year-round.
** No visa sponsorship or relocation avaiable for this position
**** 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!  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 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.

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