Field Testing Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Research/Development
Agriculture / Farming, Research Scientist
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We are seeking a Field Testing Specialist to join our team. As a Field Testing Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Moorhead, MN Research Center. You will play a key role in supporting all projects at the research center through activities including experiment planning, data collection and analysis, and field operations including planting, pollinating and harvest.
Responsibilities –
What You’ll Do:
- Use technology, including drones, iPad, and modern software tools to conduct field research experiments.
- Follow specific protocols to collect, analyze and distribute large volumes of data.
- Collaborate with experiment managers to summarize results of experiments, note problem areas during data collection, and recommend actions.
- Effectively communicate with growers, coworkers, key customers, and management.
- Assist with research center projects and research seed production activities, including seed preparation for planting, pollinating, and combine/hand harvest. These are critical times for the success of the research program, so weekend work and overtime will be required at these times.
- Operate agricultural research equipment. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines.
- Assist with weed management at our research locations, including spraying and fertilizing operations, ensuring optimal plant health and compliance with environmental regulations.
- May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment.
- Provide support for other research projects as assigned.
- Validate, operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment. This includes sprayers, tractors, planters, and combines.
- Uphold Corteva Agriscience’s Core Values in all aspects of your work, serving as a role model for ethical and professional behavior.
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:
- Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years. Experience in agronomy, Biology, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field
- Technologically Savvy
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Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required.
- Communication
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong interpersonal skills
. Ability to develop a working relationship with team members by exhibiting effective communication and personal interaction skills with a diverse group of people.
- Results Driven
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Self-motivated and ability to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills.
- Safety Oriented
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Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices
Physical Requirements:
- Will be required to do physical lifting and work outdoors and in varying ergonomic environments. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.
- Willing and able to work a flexible schedule including shift work and overtime hours including weekend work required during seasonal peaks.
- Additional hours and weekends during seasonal peak periods, including some overnight stays.
- Driver’s License, acceptable driving record, and ability to obtain CMV
- Ability to obtain FAA Part 107 drone license.
- Ability to obtain appropriate pesticide…
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