Seed Quality Testing Specialist
Corteva Agriscience
**Who We Are and What We Do:**
At **Corteva Agriscience** , you will help us grow what is 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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a **Seed Quality Testing** **Specialist** to join our company at our **Tipton, Indiana** Seed Quality facility.
In this role you will support germination and viability testing for the Tipton Seed Quality Lab. Your main responsibilities will be crop evaluation, planting samples, performing physical purities and other various tasks including specific testing listed below.
**What You Will Do:**
+ Germination evaluation of all crops in accordance with Corteva standards
+ Planting of all crop samples
+ Perform physical purities on samples as well as dividing physical purities into representative working samples
+ Perform specific testing such as waxy corn analysis, soybean hila purity, OAM color sorting and other miscellaneous tasks as needed
+ Assist with receiving and scheduling tasks as needed by management team.
+ Maintain all Corteva safety standards at all times
+ Always maintain confidentiality of critical lab information and data
+ Conduct activities in accordance with AOSA, CFIA, ISTA and any other regulatory testing agencies
+ Ensure test results are correct and completed in an efficient manner
+ Various other duties as assigned
**Education:**
+ You have a high school diploma or equivalent
**What Skills You Need:**
+ You are able to research, problem solve, and make recommendations for solutions to issues
+ You work independently, professionally, and collaboratively with internal and external partners
+ You have good organization, prioritization, and time-management skills in order to multi-task
+ You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to work both independently and in a team environment
+ You have a strong ethical mindset and always maintain confidentiality and discretion
+ You understand that delivering to our customers on time keeps us viable and are willing and able to work a daytime schedule with overtime hours including weekend work as needed during seasonal peaks
**Work Authorization & Relocation:**
+ VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position
+ A relocation package is not offered for this position
**Site Dedicated (100% at Corteva location):**
+ This role will be on-site at our Corteva location
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
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
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:Accessibility Page for Contact Information
For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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