Analytical Chemistry R&D Intern: Data, Discovery, Impact

Corteva Agriscience; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience in Indianapolis, IN offers full-time summer internships in our Research and Development organization. You will work with experienced scientists in an industrial R&D setting, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful projects from May to August.

We seek students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Chemistry (analytical or biochemistry preferred) with at least two undergraduate chemistry courses and a 3.0+ GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Chemistry (Analytical or Biochemistry preferred).
• Two undergraduate chemistry courses with labs completed.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry).
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Must relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the internship duration.
• Must work full-time (40 hours/week) for 10 weeks (May–August).

Responsibilities

• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.
• Work safely, upholding Corteva's safety culture.
• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by making novel observations and interpreting data.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data and communicate findings effectively.
• Present project reviews and a final poster at the end of the internship.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Laboratory skills

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Master's degree in Chemistry

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry

Tools

HPLC

GC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Corteva Agriscience in Indianapolis, IN offers full-time summer internships in our Research and Development organization. You will work with experienced scientists in an industrial R&D setting, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to meaningful projects from May to August.

We seek students pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Chemistry (analytical or biochemistry preferred) with at least two undergraduate chemistry courses and a 3.0+ GPA.