Research Associate Molecular Evolution
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. At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what is next. We are seeking a Research Associate to join our Genome Editing group’s molecular evolution-development team in Johnston, IA. This is a lab-based position, and it requires the ability to work efficiently and independently. The ideal candidate will have the ability to follow, optimize, and troubleshoot protocols to deliver high quality results on time in a dynamic environment. Desired skills include familiarity and proficiency with routine molecular biology techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biological science, genetics, or related field. Preferred candidates would have a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or equivalent levels of relevant education and experience.
- Experience performing routine molecular biology procedures (e.g. vector construction, E. coli transformation, isolation of plasmid DNA, and PCR).
- Experience with bioinformatic methods and programs to analyze nucleic acid sequences (e.g. DNA sequence alignment).
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow company safety policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with yeast genetics or biochemical techniques would be a plus.
Responsibilities
- Conduct experiments and technical operations of moderate complexity.
- Understand and optimize laboratory protocols and complete tasks in a safe and timely fashion.
- Ability to recognize erroneous or unexpected results and capacity to interpret and analyze results and make suggestions on next experiments.
- Help formulate work plans and efficiently manage own daily workload.
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
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
