Sr Research Associate Double Haploid

**Description**:
Corteva Agrisciences creates the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions to address the greatest challenges in agriculture. With a focus on technology, Corteva Agriscience creates seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers while reducing risks to their business. Every day our digital tools deliver insights our global partners need to thrive now and into the future.

As the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, we're building a culture that stays curious, thinks differently, acts boldly and takes a stand on what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. We know we've got big challenges to solve - we hope you'll be part of the solution. Whether you are in the lab or on the farm, teaching classes or crafting code - we need bold thinkers and fearless doers to bring their best to the job at hand. Every role at Corteva Agriscience includes an opportunity to grow what matters.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated **Sr Research Associate **Double Haploid **to join our **_Research and Development facility at Arica, Chile_**.
- Plan, coordinate and manage execution of greenhouse and field production activities related to Maize Double Haploid. Ensure high quality results and on time delivery to our clients.
- Ensure Greenhouse & Nursery conditions are optimal for production with proper environment control, IPM (Integrated Pest Management), and irrigation & nutritional management. Monitor daily/weekly operations and resolve minor maintenance requirements and other eventual issues cooperatively.
- Review and evaluate production forecast (mid/ long term) and consider appropriates resources (supplies and workforce) to achieve production demand.
- Track workload, resources, and results, using appropriate tools (database and software), to be able to control/predict deviations along the production process. Report production information and projected workload routinely.
- Perform and verify, on a regular basis, fulfillment of CAMS and EHS&S standards, identify potential risk on performed activities, promote safety procedures and Core Values.
- Lead and supervise the team in charge, establishing goals and objectives aligned with the site's strategy.
- Monitor and evaluate the individual and collective performance of the team, providing constructive feedback.
- Foster a collaborative and motivating work environment, promoting effective communication and teamwork.
- Identify the training and development needs of the 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_**

**Qualifications**:

- MS University degree, University degree related experience on Agriculture, Greenhouse or Science required.
- Minimum of 5 years in research experience - preferably in corn and directly with doubled haploids, or at least 8 years of relevant work experience in Agriculture/Science.
- Strong leadership and people management skills. Proven ability to work well with a wide range of people and different levels of workload.
- Require excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and solution oriented.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
- Diplomacy and negotiation skills to manage conflict situations.
- Corporate Competencies: Focus on customers, act courageously, collaborate, value difference, think big, innovate, own results, adapt.
- People Leader Competencies: Instill Trust, develop talent, drive engagement.

**_Within the framework of 21.015 law, this position is also for people with disabilities._**

**_ Benefits_**
- Target bonus
- Snack assignment
- Gym reimbursement
- Career development
- And much more