Center for Seed Applied Technology Technician

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Seed Applied Technologies Technician to support our seed treatment and lab operations at the Center for Seed Applied Technologies (CSAT) facility in Johnston, IA. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the quality, compliance, and efficiency of seed treatment applications and related laboratory activities. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, handling physical tasks, and maintaining high standards of accuracy and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform seed treatment applications following protocols and safety guidelines.
• Assist with microbiology activities under supervision, including sample preparation and basic lab procedures.
• Conduct routine laboratory duties, such as equipment cleaning, sample labeling, autoclaving, and data recording.
• Manage inventory of lab supplies, seed, chemicals, and seed treatment materials
• Ensure compliance with permits, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Prepare and ship samples to internal and external partners, ensuring proper documentation and handling.
• Maintain accurate records of treatments, lab activities, and inventory.
• Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs as required.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to a culture of safety and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, chemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Prior experience in a lab, seed treatment, or agricultural setting is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely.
• Comfortable working with chemicals and biological materials under safety protocols and permits, as necessary.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, inventory systems).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to summarize data
• Experience working with seed treating equipment

Work Environment:

• Combination of laboratory and warehouse/agricultural settings.
• May involve exposure to dust, chemicals, and varying temperatures.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

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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 - Corteva Benefits

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Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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.