Field Testing Specialist

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

As a Field Testing Specialist, you will be a key contributor for a variety of activities at the Woodstock, Ontario, Canada 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 harvesting.

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

What You’ll Do:

• Operate and troubleshoot agricultural research equipment by having the ability to onboard, operate, and maintain. This includes tractors, planters, sprayers, forklifts, and research combines

• Use technology 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

• Collaborate with the team to plan and organize weekly workflow efficiently to ensure completion of projects according to deadlines

• Effectively communicate with coworkers, key customers, and management

• May manage and direct the work of temporary and seasonal employees

• Contribute to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment

• Compile and record information using computer software and databases. Create documentation toward protocols

• 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

• Provide support for other research projects as assigned

• Maintain and ensure proper policies are being upheld through compliance record keeping and documentation.

• Use standardized operating procedures to ensure that all material necessary for conducting field experiments is prepared properly and on time

• Follow all safety policies and procedures provided by the company while leading these policies and communicating any changes to the team

What Skills You Need:

• High school diploma/GED with 3-5 years of relevant experience OR Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in agriculture or scientific field with 0-4 years (preferred).

• Experience in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or a scientific-related field

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with diverse groups of people

• Self-motivated and able to initiate projects, improvements, decisions, and problem-solving. Detail-oriented, strong time management and organizational skills

• Commitment to excellent safety and risk management practices Competency with standard Microsoft Office programs and capacity to learn new technologies and software. Handling of large volumes of data will be required

• 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

• Additional overtime hours, weekends, and overnight stays might be required during seasonal peak periods like planting and harvest

• Driver’s License, and acceptable driving record.

• Willingness to obtain appropriate pesticide applicator license/certification not required but an asset.