Associate Formulation Scientist

Corteva Agriscience; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Well‑being pay

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an Associate Formulation Scientist to help develop cutting‑edge agricultural formulations. You will perform hands‑on lab work, test novel delivery systems, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams across R&D to move concepts toward commercialization.

Ideal candidates have a foundation in chemistry/engineering and 0–3 years of formulation experience, with strong problem solving and communication skills to contribute to product safety and performance goals.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• 0–3 years of work experience.
• Foundational knowledge in formulation technology.
• Ability to work independently on projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on laboratory work to explore, prove, and develop novel formulation and delivery system technologies for new and registered agricultural active ingredients.
• Partner with experienced formulation scientists to develop hypotheses, plan and execute experiments, and interpret results.
• Apply sound scientific methods to solve formulation stability, active ingredient delivery, and product performance issues.
• Support development of products that meet safety, storage, handling, and performance expectations.
• Investigate product quality concerns and troubleshoot as needed.
• Provide in-season formulation preparation support as required.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support successful product development.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Formulation technology

Colloids

Rheology

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields

Job description

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, driving breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology to improve lives around the world and advance humankind. Corteva Agriscience is committed to developing new active ingredients and formulated products that are competitive with the current and future market conditions.
The individual in the Associate Formulation Scientist position will provide technical support for the creation and development of novel formulations and delivery systems for new and existing agricultural active ingredients. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional parters across Corteva R&D to explore and evaluate formulation concepts through proof-of-concept studies, translate promising ideas into practice, and advance successful technologies through the stage-gate pipeline toward business case development and commercialization. The ideal candidate will have foundational training in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or a related discipline. Experience in formulation development for the agricultural, pharmaceutical, personal care, or related industries is preferred.

Responsibilities

How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Conduct hands-on laboratory work to explore, prove, and develop novel formulation and delivery system technologies for new and registered agricultural active ingredients.
• Partner with experienced formulation scientists to develop hypotheses, plan and execute effective experiments, generate reproducible data, interpret results, and refine hypotheses as needed.
• Apply sound scientific methods to solve technical problems related to formulation chemical/physical stability, active ingredient delivery, product performance, etc.
• Support the development of products that meet or exceed customer expectations for safety, storage, handling, and application performance.
• Through hands‑on technical work, support investigations of product quality concerns, technical issues, and troubleshooting efforts.
• Provide in-season formulation preparation support as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, such as analytical, process development, application technology, biology, regulatory, operations and commercial teams, to support successful product development.
• Follow all laboratory safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment.

Requirements

What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• Foundational knowledge or experience in formulation technology, including areas such as colloids, interfacial phenomena, rheology, solids processing etc.
• Prior experience in research or manufacturing/engineering is desirable.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to project goals.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to apply scientific principles to technical challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education

• BS/MS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related fields with 0-3 years of work experience

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

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.