Emerging Agricultural 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

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.