Associate Investigator

corteva; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day one

Paid time off

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an Associate Investigator to apply analytical chemistry methods and modeling to enable R&D and manufacturing decisions. You will design experiments, utilize NIR/IR/Raman/NMR/mass spectrometry, and collaborate across teams to solve analytical challenges.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration, and communication of results. Strong Python and chemometrics skills are valued, with extensive opportunities for innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry or related field.
• Minimum two years of hands-on experience with analytical chemistry techniques.
• Strong knowledge of NIR, IR, Raman, NMR, and/or Mass Spectrometry.
• Experience in Python programming and data science (PCA/PLS).
• Chemometrics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to provide analytical expertise and solutions.
• Design and execute experiments, analyses and chemometric modeling.
• Collaborate with teams to solve complex analytical problems.
• Align deliverables, milestones and timelines with resource leaders.
• Communicate results and updates clearly to stakeholders.
• Escalate resource or timeline issues promptly when needed.
• Drive innovation through new techniques, workflows, and instrumentation.
• Contribute to analytical and capital strategy input.
• Publish and present research results as appropriate.
• Translate complex data into actionable objectives.

Skills

NIR/IR/Raman/NMR/Mass spectrometry

Python programming / data science (PCA

PLS / chemometrics

Analytical chemistry techniques

Education

BS/MS in Analytical Chemistry or related field

Job description

Who are we, and what do we do? 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.

The Associate Investigator utilizes NIR, IR, Raman, data science and modeling expertise to enable R&D, and manufacturing decisions, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Designs and conducts research across multiple project areas using in-depth knowledge and proactive application of scientific principles, theory and experimental design.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with our key stakeholders to provide analytical expertise, knowledge, and solutions to advance decisions, projects and products.
• Design and execute experiments, analyses and chemometric quantitative modeling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to solve complex analytical problems.
• Partner with resource leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment on analytical deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Effectively communicate results, status, updates to stakeholders.
• Escalate resource, project, timelines issues as soon as possible to resource leader(s).
• Drive innovation and technology through the evaluation, development, and implementation of new techniques, workflows, and/or instrumentation.
• Provide input on analytical and capital strategies.
• Influence internal and external environment through presentations and publications.
• Follow defined document management practices and workflows.

What Skills You Need:

• BS, MS in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or other relevant disciplines
• Minimum two years relevant work experience with analytical chemistry techniques
• Strong background and knowledge in NIR, IR, Raman, NMR, and/or Mass Spectrometry.
• Experience in Python/programming, data science experience (PCA/PLS).
• Experience in PLS/chemometrics experience desired.
• Proficiency in utilizing scientific methodology to solve technical problems.
• Ability to manage broad scope of activities including, conducting experiments, participating effectively in a team environment, assisting scientists from other disciplines with experimental design, and managing multiple stakeholders
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, peers, plant personnel, R&D, scale-up personnel, and industrial experts.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, networking, and computer skills to extract, evaluate data, and make sound technical decisions.
• Ability to communicate and document research results in reports, presentations, and publications.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear objectives and establish practical action plans.

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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

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.