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Who are we, and what do 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 currently seeking a Research Associate to join the Field & Controlled Environments Team within Seeds Regulatory Science. The position supports the successful registration of Corteva biotech products through assisting with regulatory field and controlled environments studies following Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs).

As a Research Associate, the individual in this position will assist in the Seed Lab including receiving, processing, distributing and inventory maintenance. This person will also assist the Controlled Environments team in the growth chambers, greenhouses, and field to meet study and request timelines. They will also assist with the processing of plant material and supply preparation for all regulatory trials. They will follow Corteva and lab procedures to meet regulatory compliance & GLP requirements.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in handling Regulatory seed lots required for global Regulatory studies. This includes assisting in seed receipt, inventory, sub-sampling, cleaning, treating, packet printing, filling, scanning, devitalizing, grinding, shipping, sample retention, and discard utilizing Corteva databases and compliance systems.

• Assists the Controlled Environments team in the growth chamber, greenhouse, and field in support of Seeds Regulatory Science studies (e.g., leaf punching, plant maintenance and sample collection).

• Assist in sample handling and processing used for data generation within regulatory report submissions.

• Assists with other team activities including handling of bulk grain lots and grain diet preparation work for animal feeding studies.

• Responsible for understanding, complying with, and using all required Corteva database systems and relevant Corteva compliance and GLP policies, when conducting seed and grain activities, plant handling and discarding, and sample distribution.

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in agronomy, plant science, biological science, or related field is preferred.

• Inventory management experience is preferred.

• Controlled Environments (greenhouse/growth chamber), field, and laboratory experience is preferred.

• Ability to produce and maintain process and facility-related data which meets the requirements of EPA GLPs.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Smartsheet software is preferred.

• Excellent detail-oriented organizational and oral and written communication skills.

• Experience maintaining equipment and associated records.

• Ability to function successfully both independently and in a high-performing team.

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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 (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-us-benefits-guide)

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/)

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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