Research Associate Des Moines, Iowa, Research & Development

Position: Research Associate Des Moines, Iowa, United States Research & Development
## Research Associate Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Job Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States At
** Corteva Agriscience**, you will help us grow what’s 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.

The Harvesting & Processing Supporting Lead is responsible for supporting static harvest and automation harvest and their production pipelines. This includes participating in and (as needed) leading harvest in the static and automated greenhouses and routinely processing harvested plants on threshing equipment and by hand.
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* What You’ll Do:

** Support the Static Harvest Pipeline
* Participate daily in harvesting corn, cotton, and sorghum from static greenhouses. Lead static harvest activities as needed, working alongside or in place of the Static Harvest Lead.
* Process plants using threshing equipment or by hand, ensuring deadlines are met and plant identity is accurately maintained.
* Serve as the lead for select lower‑volume pipelines, including planning, harvesting, and processing, with support from team members as needed.
* Communicate issues, delays, or questions to the Static Harvest Lead promptly.

Support the Automation Harvest Pipeline
* 1-2 times per week, participate in harvesting soybeans & wheat out of the automated greenhouses. As needed, lead harvest alongside or in place of the Automation Harvest Lead.
* As needed, place and remove plants from dyers on designated schedule
* Communicate any issues or questions up to the Static Harvest Lead.

Additional Tasks
* Ensure all harvest & processing tasks are performed safely and ergonomically
* Assist in other team and greenhouse duties as assigned.
** What Skills You Need:
*** Experience working in a greenhouse environment or equivalent hot & humid environment
* Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Plant Sciences, or related field
** 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 - .
* Check out life at Corteva! .Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
** 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
- * Check out life at Corteva!

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military…