R & D Intern Analytical Chemistry

corteva; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 9,919,000 - 12,123,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for full-time internships within our Research and Development organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D setting, with opportunities to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and network across the company.

You’ll participate in a project with our analytical team developing new analytical methodology on industrial analytical equipment, participate in all

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Chemistry (Analytical or Biochemistry preferred).
• Two full years of undergraduate chemistry coursework + labs completed.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, MS, etc.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA required.
• Must relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the internship duration.
• Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) for at least 10 weeks (May–August).

Responsibilities

• Participate in a project with the analytical team developing new analytical methodology.
• Engage in planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.
• Work safely and embody Corteva's safety culture.
• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by observing, interpreting data, and drawing conclusions.
• Maintain records of experimental data and communicate findings in writing.
• Present project reviews and a final poster at the end of the internship.

Skills

Chemistry major

Undergraduate chemistry courses

Analytical instrumentation

GPA requirement

Relocation to Indianapolis

Full-time summer internship

Education

Chemistry degree (Analytical/Biochemistry preferred)

Tools

HPLC

GC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Who are we, and what do we do?

Grow what's next. Grow your future. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research that advances food security and sustainability? Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for full-time internships within our Research and Development organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D setting, with opportunities to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and network across the company.

What You’ll Do:

• Interns will participate in a project with our analytical team developing new analytical methodology on industrial analytical equipment.
• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.
• Work in a safe manner and embody Corteva's safety culture.
• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by making novel observations, interpreting data, and drawing sound scientific conclusions.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data, interpret results, and effectively communicate findings through written documentation.
• Present project reviews throughout the summer and a final poster before colleagues and peers.

What Skills You Need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Chemistry (Analytical or Biochemistry preferred)
• Must have successfully completed two full years of undergraduate-level chemistry curriculum, including associated laboratory courses.
• Experience with analytical chemistry instrumentation (such as HPLC, GC, mass spectrometry, etc.)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the timeframe of May to August.

Are you a good match?

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.