Description 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. Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.
#GrowWhatMatters As Breeding Specialist, you will be accountable for the daily activities of Maize Breeding in coordination with the EUSL research team. This includes yield testing in the main growing areas in Iberia, disease screening, and other observation trials. You will also support other research testing activities in maize and sunflower during the season, including precision phenotyping and UAS activities to provide critical data for the local market as well as breeding programs in Europe.
Your Challenge: Supervise, coordinate, plan and execute daily activities in maize breeding trials and nurseries. Plan and manage temporary workforce as required. Partner with our colleagues across the organization to participate in different international teams. Support maize testing network data collection to ensure high-quality data as required on EUSL experiment plan. Support and execute precision phenotyping activities including UAS operations for corn and other crops. Support agronomic management and operations for maize breeding activities in coordination with field operations team. Assess data quality for advancement and product positioning decisions. Ensure CAMS, Regulatory and safety procedures are followed in all processes. Location: Sevilla, Spain
Qualifications To Grow What Matters, You Will Need: Bachelor's or master's degree in plant science, Biology, Agronomy, Horticulture, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of experience in plant breeding – experience in corn breeding will be a plus. Fluency in English (B2) and Spanish (Native), both written and spoken. Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite) for documentation, reporting, and data analysis. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. In-depth understanding of plant physiology, plant breeding, and gold standard processes in research. Experience in supervising and managing temporary workers, with strong organizational and communication skills. 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. Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment. Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader. 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 to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise, and personal perspectives. Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships. Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work, and competitive salary. Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency, and agility.
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