Field Testing Specialist (plant Breeding)

CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE

Lusaka, Zambia
Hybrid
Field trial execution
Data collection and quality
Agricultural research equipment operation
You will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Testing team to conduct planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement

Job Summary

  • You will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Testing team to conduct planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement.
  • Plan, set up, and execute research yield trials/phenotyping activities at assigned locations, including cooperator sourcing, site selection/mapping, seed preparation, planting, plot maintenance, data collection (including UAV/drone where applicable), and timely harvest.
  • Corteva Agriscience™ serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

Matching Summary

You will use your research/agricultural experience to serve as a team member in the Testing team to conduct planning, planting, data collection and harvesting of research testing activities for Hybrid advancement.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Field trial execution
  • Data collection and quality
  • Agricultural research equipment operation
  • Agronomic practices
  • Pesticide application

Nice-to-have

  • Curious and bold thinkers
  • Market shaping individuals
  • Collaborators in diverse environments
  • Innovators with fresh ideas
  • UAV/drone application experience

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Agriculture or related field
  • Equivalent education and experience considered
  • Valid driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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