Horticultural Specialist

CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE

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Master's degree in agriculture or horticulture
3-5 years greenhouse operations experience
Controlled environment agriculture expertise
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Horticultural Specialist to manage greenhouse operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing crop health across various research programs. The role requires hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture and a strong background in plant science, along with a commitment to sustainability and operational improvement

Job Summary

  • The role supports Population Development and Trait Integration research programs by ensuring precise, compliant, and reproducible greenhouse operations.
  • Responsibilities include operating climate control systems, troubleshooting crop growth issues, and implementing Integrated Pest Management strategies.
  • The position requires training staff on SOPs and maintaining experimental integrity across multiple crops while supporting Corteva's responsible Care commitments.

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Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Horticultural Specialist to manage greenhouse operations, ensuring compliance and optimizing crop health across various research programs. The role requires hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture and a strong background in plant science, along with a commitment to sustainability and operational improvement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Master's degree in Agriculture or Horticulture
  • 3-5 years greenhouse operations experience
  • Controlled environment agriculture expertise
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) implementation
  • Climate control system operation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Biosafety and sustainability commitment
  • Energy-efficient operational practices

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Science, or related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in greenhouse operations or controlled environment agriculture
  • Experience with IPM and compliance standards

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