About the role
Works with team members to maintain collaborative contacts between Station Ops lead, Agronomy Lead, scientists, agronomists, and contracted staff to ensure research goals are met to expectations. Will be an integrated member of the Woodland, CA team, participate in safety committees, audits, center-wide safety programs, and comply with all center and company policies. Execute field trial operations including but not limited to field preparation, irrigation, planting/transplanting, field scouting, pesticide applications, harvest and hand labor as needed. Work independently or collaboratively within a team structured environment of Research Scientists, Assistants and Operations personnel. Work in outdoor environment with exposure to the environmental extremes of the Sacramento Valley. Identify improvements in procedures and protocols within allotted time constraints. Identify appropriate and efficient uses of station research project resources. Assist in the logistics of agronomic equipment and employees to complete research tasks in a timely manner. Make daily decisions associated with conducting experiments that reflect Company Policies. Decide priority of work activities to meet assigned deadlines, balancing all assigned projects. Safely handle and apply various types of agricultural pesticides. Manage field data. Manage greenhouse operations and climate controls. Other duties and cross-training in other aspects of row and permanent crop agriculture, agricultural research, station and facility support, and maintenance as needed.
About the company
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.
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