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GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose every day by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

#GrowWhatMatters

We’re hiring a Graduate Junior Field Scientist. Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Graduate Junior Field Scientist, you will be responsible for assisting the Product Biologists/Senior Research Scientists with field trial planning, application, evaluation, lab and greenhouse trial execution and data collection and monitoring of trial success and progress. You will get exposure to EH&S requirements, training and certifications and will gain valuable experience in the regulatory requirements for product development. You will be required to fulfill administrative duties, report writing, sample handling and storage and general trial and regulatory activities.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

The Crop Health Research and Development Field Sciences (CHR&D FS) function is a research and development department within Corteva Agriscience, dedicated to field science studies for the testing and development of new Crop Protection, Biological and Biostimulant solutions for the agricultural industry. You will be part of the team that will be planning and executing the trials and will work firsthand with the new solutions being developed for scoping and registration purposes.

Your Challenge:

• Chemical or biological sample handling, decanting and field/lab/greenhouse application.
• Trial planning and preparation, data collection and capturing, systems input and updates, report writing and general field sciences activities.
• Support Research Scientists with trial execution and off-site field visits (sleep out as needed)
• You will execute internal product development trials under guidance and supervision, post training and certification.
• Work across different research fields and portfolios: Crop Protection, Biologicals and Biostimulants.
• Getting exposure to GEP trial and regulatory requirements for product development and registration and support the team with gaining and maintaining GEP certification.
• General administrative and regulatory duties.
• Travel to different areas within South Africa for trial execution and evaluation, covering various bioclimatic regions as needed.
• Field station trial work will be required.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

You will work with Senior Research Scientists in the office, field and lab daily and get great exposure to research and development activities as well as regulatory and other commercial activities as part of a cross-functional collaborative team in South Africa

Location:

You will be in either Centurion, Gauteng or Paarl, Western Cape and will have to be able to travel as needed on an ad hoc basis.

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• BSc, BSc Hons or MSc in Agriculture (Soil sciences, Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Agronomy or a combination of these relevant fields). Proven experience in or exposure to crop protection field trials will be advantageous.
• Driver’s license with driving experience is a critical requirement.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Power Point, Teams, Excel etc.).
• Administrative skills – attention to detail, submitting of timely reports and weekly schedule of activities, perform tasks and fulfill commitments with deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, high throughput and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and a commitment to excellence in delivering required results within give deadlines.
• Knowledge of the methodology for conducting field trials and collection of data and knowledge of agricultural legislation in South Africa could be beneficial.
• Language: Fluent writing, reading and speaking in English.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team

• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food security and bring groundbreaking Crop Protection solutions to the market.
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse work environment
• Innovators who bring fresh ideas and hard work that will drive our business into the future as industry leader
• Focused and dedicated scientists with a passion for agriculture

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader, working to discover solutions to the most pressing agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered
• Dedicated and customized resources help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility

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