Who are we, and what do we do? 
Corteva Agriscience is the only major agriscience company in the world completely dedicated to agriculture. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generation to come. Our inspiration is to be an innovator, driving the next generation of agriculture products that help farms and farmers flourish and through partnering with society becoming the most trusted partner in the global agriculture and food community. 

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a talented and enthusiastic scientist to join the Mode of Action & Bioanalytical Center of Expertise, based at our Indianapolis, IN, Research and Development facilities. The individual will contribute to our goal of developing sustainable Crop Health solutions by investigating and characterizing modes of action of discovery molecules. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing biochemical experiments and assays to test key hypotheses, generating, and analyzing data sets, and interpreting and communicating experimental results. The successful candidate must also be able to work in a team environment, network across scientific disciplines, and clearly communicate to stakeholders. 

What You’ll Do:

Expressing and purifying proteins of interest using heterologous expression systemsDeveloping and conducting in vitro biochemical and biophysical assays, including design, validation and interpretationCoordinating laboratory resources to maintain an efficient work processWorking with team members to develop and improve protocolsData collection, analysis, management, and quality assuranceFollowing laboratory safety practices to ensure a safe work environment.The selected candidate will serve a 1-year post-doctorate position (with the option to extend).

What Skills You Need:

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology or related areaTechnical knowledge of protein expression, purification, and handlingExperience conducting laboratory studies in a Research & Development settingStrong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skillsHighly motivated with a desire to work in a dynamic laboratory environmentAbility to work independently and drive projects to completionAbility to partner with team members and stakeholders from various backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

Track record of developing, implementing, and performing novel or existing biochemical.

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