Protein Biochemistry & Structural Biology Investigator

Corteva Agriscience; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience in Indianapolis seeks an innovative scientist to advance SMDD for Crop Health. You will apply protein biochemistry, assay development, and structural characterization to generate insights guiding discovery decisions.

You will collaborate across biology, chemistry, structural biology, and computational sciences to accelerate next-generation crop health solutions, contribute to lab innovation, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, or related field with 2+ years; or MS with 5+ years; or BS with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Expertise in protein purification and characterization.
• Expertise in structural biology, including X-ray crystallography and/or single-particle cryo-EM.
• Demonstrated ability to independently drive scientific projects and solve complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and data interpretation skills.
• Track record of scientific achievement through research, publications, patents, or impactful project contributions.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce and characterize challenging proteins to support target validation, target engagement, and structural biology studies.
• Leverage structure-based design, target engagement approaches, and cell-based pharmacology assays to advance SMDD.
• Apply biochemical, structural, and computational insights to evaluate targets, establish druggability hypotheses, and guide discovery strategies.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional discovery teams to advance screening, lead generation and optimization, and mode-of-action projects.
• Communicate scientific results, strategies, and key decisions to project teams and leadership.
• Contribute to laboratory innovation, protocol development, and a culture of scientific excellence and safety.

Skills

Protein purification

Structural biology

Data interpretation

Scientific communication

Collaborative skills

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Structural Biology/Chemical Biology or related field

MS with 5+ years of relevant experience

BS with 7+ years of relevant experience

Tools

X-ray crystallography

Cryo-EM

Job description

Corteva Agriscience in Indianapolis seeks an innovative scientist to advance SMDD for Crop Health. You will apply protein biochemistry, assay development, and structural characterization to generate insights guiding discovery decisions.

You will collaborate across biology, chemistry, structural biology, and computational sciences to accelerate next-generation crop health solutions, contribute to lab innovation, and uphold safety standards in a fast-paced environment.