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  • Posted: Oct 23, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Corteva Agriscience, brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer and Brevant Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca and Granular software tools and services. We provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. We strive to develop sustainable...
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    Trait Integration Specialist

    About Role:

    • We’re hiring a Trait Integration Specialist.
    • Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

    Your Challenge:

    Nursery Operations

    • Plan and execute nursery operations using proprietary software.
    • Conduct phenotypic and genotypic selections in field and greenhouse nurseries.
    • Oversee planting, transplanting, leaf sampling, and harvesting activities.
    • Scout greenhouses regularly to ensure optimal plant health and development.
    • Oversee irrigation, fertilization, weed, pest, and disease control.
    • Ensure accurate and consistent data collection and database uploads.
    • Implement genotyping protocols to support marker-assisted selection.
    • Overall management of media preparation, embryo rescue, and growth chambers
    • Maintain inventory of chemicals and supplies for lab efficiency.
    • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring timely service.
    • Lead seed processing activities including preparation, sorting, shelling, and inventory management.
    • Travel to other nursery sites across RSA regions as needed.
    • Work overtime, weekends, and public holidays during peak periods.

    Team Leadership & Collaboration

    • Lead and supervise assistants and temporary employees.
    • Provide training, guidance, and daily support to TI partners and nursery staff.
    • Collaborate with global teams to implement process improvements and innovations.
    • Foster a diverse, inclusive, and multidisciplinary team environment.

    Quality, Safety & Compliance

    • Ensure full implementation of quality management protocols.
    • Enforce safety operating procedures for all routine tasks.
    • Work with Genetically Modified Organisms in compliance with regulations and policies.
    • Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.

    Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

    • Interaction with Breeding Team and Breeders

    Location:

    • Delmas, Mpumalanga (On-site position)
    • To Grow What Matters, You Will Need
    • Related Degree - BSc Honors or MSc in plant Breeding, Agriculture, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Biology, or related field
    • Minimum 3 years of agricultural experience; experience in maize trait introgression, genotyping, and tissue sampling is advantageous.
    • Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel during planting/harvesting campaigns.
    • Fluent in English with strong communication skills across diverse cultural backgrounds.
    • Must have the ability to meet deadlines, show attention to detail, succeed in a team environment, and use a computer and other data collection devices
    • Strong ownership and accountability for high-quality results.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
    • Demonstrated leadership, time management, and operational safety skills.
    • Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
    • High energy, agility, and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Innovative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
    • Familiarity with crop growing practices and a passion for crop production.

    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?

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Corteva Agriscience on apply.corteva.com to apply

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