Bioanalytical Research Scientist

Who We Are and What We Do:

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.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Bioanalytical Research Scientist in the Metabolomics group in Crop Health R&D located in Indianapolis, IN. We are looking for a scientist who will leverage their expertise in state-of-the-art LC-MS and bioanalytical analysis to collaborate on early and late discovery project teams advancing microbially derived sustainable crop protection and biological agents related to live microbes and natural products.   

What You’ll Do:

• Develop or improve quantitative bioanalytical methods for fermentation broths, cell extracts and other biological matrices to analyze small molecule metabolites, pathway intermediates, and proteins associated with microbially driven programs ranging from early discovery to commercial stage.

• Design and implement validation protocols for small molecule bioanalysis leveraging UPLC, LC-MS, metabolomics, proteomics, lipidomics, and other bioanalytical techniques, along with troubleshooting and maintenance of associated instrumentation.

• Act as bioanalytical subject matter expert for immediate team, providing technical leadership and mentorship to other analytical scientists and technicians.

• Design and implement validation protocols for small molecule bioanalysis leveraging UPLC, LC-MS, metabolomics, proteomics, lipidomics, and other bioanalytical techniques, along with troubleshooting and maintenance of associated instrumentation.

• Deliver internal and external presentations and publications highlighting results and innovation.

What Skills You Need: 

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, or related scientific discipline

• Experience with sample preparation techniques for complex biological matrices

• Bioanalytical assay development experience

• Skilled and experienced with LC-MS and separations of either small molecules or proteins

• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills

• History of highly effective communication, interpersonal skills, and teamwork

• Initiative-taker/ conscientious / inquisitive scientific partner

Preferred Skills: 

• 2-5 years experience doing quantitative bioanalytical method development in academia or industry

• Experience analyzing secondary metabolite production and/or metabolic pathways

• Experience with software such as R, mzMine, compound discoverer, molecular networking, or MarkerView for data visualization and statistical analysis

• Knowledge/experience with central carbon metabolism and its interplay with secondary metabolic pathways

• Experience with targeted protein quantitation by mass spec and/or quantitative proteomics

• Experience with sample preparation and analyses for bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, or fermentations of microbial systems

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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

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

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.