Trait Integration Specialist

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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 everyday 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.

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

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Location : Delmas, Mpumalanga (On‑site position)

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