Associate Investigator

Corteva Agriscience • Midland, TX

28d

About The Position

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. The individual will work in a self-directed team of chemists, engineers, and technologists and utilizes his /her chemistry knowledge, engineering skills, and problem solving techniques to perform a wide variety of laboratory activities associated with product & impurity synthesis, large & small scale sample preparations, analysis & characterization of products, process & unit operation evaluations, etc.

Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in technical curriculum, preferably Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, etc.
• A good knowledge of organic synthesis theory and/or chemical engineering principles
• A strong hands-on lab skills to set up and run laboratory glass reactor systems, pressure systems, and associated equipment for multi-step sample preparations and understand the safety ramifications. Also knowledge on lab automation is preferred.
• Experience with lab analytical instruments such as LC, GC, PXRD, PSD, NMR, etc.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work in cross-functional teams.
• The ability to prioritize and execute numerous projects is critical.
• High-level of initiative and project ownership

Responsibilities

• Meet all the Corteva EHS&S compliance needs and set safety standards.
• Set up experimental apparatus and conduct experiment for project needs.
• Utilize analytical methods to characterize products, raw materials and in process solutions
• Responsible for project team interactions.
• Support multi-step campaigns to produce samples for business and project needs.
• Manage and support experimental lab routine operations such as suppliers, infrastructure, new equipment installation, sample shipment etc.
• Collect experimental data from a variety of unit operations
• Work efficiently with other team members from various disciplines (Chemist, Engineer) as well as work independently as needed.
• Provide timely project status updates to project team and meet agreed upon project team goals and timelines.
• Document all research data and project results in proper documentation reports.
• Mainly support the Technology Guardians/SMEs to execute research projects to fill business objectives.
• Can also leads Manage and Transfer Technology work for the molecules (molecule focal point), as appropriate.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees