Associate Formulation Scientist

Corteva • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Associate Formulation Scientist in Indianapolis, IN. The incumbent will provide technical support in the Formulations Development laboratory through hands-on experimentation and problem-solving for research problems that are well defined.

Requirements

• No prior experience required, but technical experience in academia or industry is a plus.
• Capable of taking action and resolving issues independently. Performs duties with minimal supervision, actively demonstrates accountability by providing recommendations and or thorough analysis of options for issues/solutions.
• Proficient in tools used within the work process.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support to the formulation development scientists through the preparation of formulation samples and testing of formulation samples for physical properties.
• Prepares formulation samples with minimum supervision using standard processing equipment such as bead mills, high shear mixers, air jet mills, blenders etc.
• Independently evaluates formulation samples for physical / chemical properties and is proficient in the use of laboratory instruments such as laser diffraction particle size analyzers, rheometers, density meters, pH meters etc.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments in good working order.
• Reports, discusses and provides solutions for any issues related to the Lab equipment.
• Prepares formulation samples for field trials.
• Keeps the raw materials inventory updated, ensures samples are labeled in compliance with EH&S requirements and disposes of materials with expired shelf-life.
• Maintains laboratory notebook and accurately documents all experiments and results.
• Communicates project status in a timely fashion and immediately raises any issues to the project owner.
• Maintains a high housekeeping standard in the laboratory.
• Supports sample shipping in the importation and exportation of experimental samples and raw materials.
• Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies and procedures applicable to their job. Leads by example in the area of safety behaviors by promoting safe work habits.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree