Micro/Analytical Technologist

Corteva Agriscience•Midland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Microbiology/Analytical Technologist to join our company at our Midland, MI production facility. We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a small-town atmosphere, and a community feel. The inclusive, motivated team in Midland offers a safe and innovative work environment that allows for personal and professional growth. We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history. VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance not offered for this position. This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

Requirements

You have a high school diploma/GED.
You have a minimum of 6 years total education and/or experience in an Analytical or Microbiology type field.
You are willing and able to learn Manage Production Work Process Tools, Operate Plant Work Process and Analytical Work Process.
You have the ability to prioritize your work, stay organized and are experienced with project management.
You have an understanding of materials and supplies management processes.
You thrive working both independently and in a team environment.
You think in a logical manner, so you have excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You are experienced in developing, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures and test standards and are skilled in the execution of complex standardization and calibrations.
You value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day.
You have at least an intermediate level of competence with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
You are willing and able to work a rotating schedule that includes shifts of both 8 and 12 hours which will include some overtime and occasional weekend work (will rotate and work 1 of every 3 weekends).

Nice To Haves

BS in Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry.
Laboratory experience
Medical Technologist training.
Microbiology classes / Aseptic Technique.

Responsibilities

Accountable for gathering and providing accurate data, reports, etc in a timely manner while ensuring the results are available for compliance, root cause analysis, etc.
Ensure that proper calibration and maintenance is performed on equipment, including HPLC, GC and miscellaneous lab equipment.
Properly manage, store, maintain and retain lab samples of various types including completion of routine contamination checks.
Comply with and promote all site safety and operating procedures/processes while ensuring that the rest of the team also practices safe work techniques.
Troubleshoot systems/processes and take appropriate action when outcomes do not meet expectations/requirements including documenting and investigating root cause of issues in the lab, plant and customer concerns.
Manage raw materials and consumable items.
Work closely with team to ensure functionality and effectiveness of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) system.
Develop and maintain policies and practices to ensure safe and efficient lab operations that align with general cleanliness and other laboratory best practices.
Perform a variety of computer work.
Aseptically generate inoculum for production process.
Perform activities requiring aseptic technique in clean room type environment per the production schedule (on the job training provided).
Cryogenically store and maintain production cultures.
Complete routine contamination checks of fermentation and seed train process samples.
Perform microbiology lab operations and analytical methods including Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) sample analysis and media preparation.
Other duties as assigned.