Student Intern

Corteva Agriscience; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience in Valdosta, GA offers a Student Internship to support the QC Analytical Methods Update Project. You will assist with improving analytical methods used to qualify production batches and explore runtime reductions to boost lab efficiency and batch release speed.

You will work with analytical chemists and operations leaders, perform routine QC tasks, adapt methods for new products, ensure safe waste handling, and document methods to support the quality system.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic analytical chemistry concepts.
• Familiarity with HPLC techniques and data interpretation.
• Ability to read and follow procedures in English.
• Commitment to safety protocols in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality management processes in the lab and support ISO 9001 activities.
• Assist chemists and operations leaders to correct and improve results.
• Operate analytical instruments for routine and non-routine tasks on production samples.
• Adapt analytical methods to the Valdosta site to support new products.
• Handle laboratory waste per guidelines and laws.
• Document analytical methods to support the quality system.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

HPLC

English (Reading)

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College enrollment (2 years, 3.0 GPA)

Life/Bio/Chem majors

Job description

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.

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Student Internship at our Valdosta GA location. In this role, you will assist with the QC Analytical Methods Update Project to help improve several analytical methods used in qualifying production batches. The proposal of shortening the runtime on these methods would drastically improve the lab’s efficiency and speed for cycle times and product release. This will also improve operation’s capabilities in batch production.

What You’ll Do

• Perform quality management processes in the laboratory and assist in supporting similar quality management processes throughout the site, such as ISO 9001.


• Assist analytical and development chemists and operations leadership to correct, resolve and improve results, and investigate problems and complaints from all parts of the business.


• Operate various analytical instruments to perform all routine and non-routine analytical tasks associated with product and environmental samples both in the quality laboratory.


• Adapt new analytical methods to the Valdosta manufacturing site with the guidance of a chemist or quality leader to support new products and analytical needs for existing products.


• Handle laboratory waste in a safe and effective manner in compliance with Corteva Agriscience guidelines and local and federal laws.


• Provide documentation for analytical methods, in support of the quality system.

Education

• You have a High School Diploma/GED.


• Currently enrolled at a 4-year College and/or University with completion of 2 years of studies with at least 3.0 GPA
  
  
  
  • Majors in Life, Physical, Biology, or Chemistry Sciences
  
  
  
  

What Skills You Need

• Basic Analytical Chemistry knowledge and understanding


• Basic HPLC knowledge and understanding


• You are comfortable with basic mathematical equations; add, subtract, multiply, and divide.


• You value safety and are committed to following all safety protocols to work safely.


• You are a clear communicator and work effectively with others.
  
• You can read, comprehend, and follow procedures/instructions written in English.

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.