R&D Intern – Biology

Corteva Agriscience • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Grow what’s next. Grow your future. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research that advances food security and sustainability? Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for full-time internships within our Research and Development organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D setting, with opportunities to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and network across the company.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Biology or related field
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to work full-time ( 40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the timeframe of May to August.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aseptic technique
• microbial or mammalian cell culture
• live cell imaging
• molecular biology techniques (qPCR / ddPCR )

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and/or greenhouse related research in microbiology, cell biology, plant biology, plant pathology, entomology and other related fields with a focus on crop protection or biotechnology products.
• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.
• Work in a safe manner and embody Corteva’s safety culture.
• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by making novel observations, interpreting data, and drawing sound scientific conclusions.
• Present project reviews throughout the summer and a final poster before colleagues and peers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed