R & D Intern - Biology

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

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience in Indianapolis, IN is offering a full-time summer internship in our Research and Development organization. Interns will work with experienced scientists on lab and greenhouse projects related to microbiology, plant biology, and crop protection, gaining hands-on skills and presenting a final poster.

Applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Biology or related field with a 3.0+ GPA, able to relocate to Indianapolis and commit to 40 hours per week for

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in biology or related field and maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.
• Full-time commitment: 40 hours/week for at least 10 weeks (May–August).
• Experience with aseptic technique and basic molecular biology is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct lab and/or greenhouse research in microbiology, plant biology, and related fields.
• Participate in planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.
• Present project reviews and a final poster.
• Demonstrate safety and sound scientific reasoning in experiments.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Microbial cell culture

Live cell imaging

Molecular biology techniques

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's/Master's/Doctorate in Biology or related field

Minimum 3.0 GPA

Tools

qPCR / ddPCR

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 conduct laboratory and/or greenhouse related research in microbiology, cell biology, plant biology, plant pathology, entomology and other related fields with a focus on crop protection or biotechnology products.
• 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.
• 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 Biology or related field
• 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.
• Experience with aseptic technique, microbial or mammalian cell culture, live cell imaging and molecular biology techniques (qPCR / ddPCR) a plus but not required

Are you a good match?

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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.