Trait Integration Specialist

Corteva AgriscienceZA

23 days ago

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Job title : Trait Integration Specialist

Job Location : Mpumalanga,

Deadline : November 23, 2025

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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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