Description

Trait Discovery and Optimization team in Biotechnology is looking for a Senior Research Associate to join Insect Control and Herbicide Tolerance Discovery group.

Responsibilities – What You Will Do:

• Design and execute scientifically-sound experiments towards protein discovery utilizing principles of chromatography and filtration.
• Perform routine tasks of protein extraction from biological samples
• Generate and record data, perform data analysis and author reports.
• Maintain records in Benchling and electronic lab notebook.
• Work in a collaborative team environment to deliver timely results.

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or allied field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree
• Prior research and lab experience necessary
• Understand principles of protein biochemistry, chromatography, bioinformatics pertaining to protein identification
• Hands-on experience with Protein Purification techniques such as anion exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction, size exclusion and tangential flow filtration
• Familiarity with AKTA instruments and Unicorn software
• Team player, with demonstrated written and oral scientific communication skills.
• Experience working with plants, bacteria, fungi is a plus

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• 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
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.