What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician position at Corteva Agriscience?
Description
Who We Are and What We Do :
At 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.
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Research Technician to join our Hermiston, Oregon team! This position provides support for Research Wheat Production / Testing and Hybrid Corn Seed Production, with an emphasis on : Equipment Operation, Field Preparation, Seed Planting, Roguing, Detasseling, Harvesting Operations, Plot Maintenance, Filed Data Collection, according to established protocols and timelines; and efficient conditioning, treatment, packaging, and shipping of seed.
What You Will Do (Responsibilities) :
- Provide support for planting, plot maintenance, roguing, data collection, detasseling and harvesting operations according to established protocols and timelines
- Support seed drying and conditioning operations including receiving, husking, shelling, pre-cleaner, discharge, moisture sampling and forklift support through fall and winter.
- Operate heavy equipment including Tractors, Planters, Plows, Detasselers, etc.
- Support data collection and other activities associated with plot testing or seed production including gathering data before, during and after planting, assisting with field layout, planting, integrated pest management, rouging, seed cleaning, detasseling, and other general field support activities
- May participate on hiring committees, organize and supervise temporary or seasonal workers ensuring work is performed in a safe and efficient manner
- Professionally and effectively communicate with Supervisors, cooperators, contractors, and support staff to ensure clear understanding of objectives and project success
- Participate on committees and teams including Safety, Field, Plant, Warehouse, and others
- Lead location safety programs as assigned
- Actively support seed processing and warehouse activities including harvest, drying, conditioning, treat / packaging, and shipping through summer, fall and winter for corn and wheat
- Ability to work with a team or individuals
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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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