Who We Are and What We Do: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 Bioanalytical Research Scientist in the Metabolomics group in Crop Health R&D located in Indianapolis, IN. We are looking for a scientist who will leverage their expertise in state-of-the-art LC-MS and bioanalytical analysis to collaborate on early and late discovery project teams advancing microbially derived sustainable crop protection and biological agents related to live microbes and natural products. What You’ll Do:Develop or improve quantitative bioanalytical methods for fermentation broths, cell extracts and other biological matrices to analyze small molecule metabolites, pathway intermediates, and proteins associated with microbially driven programs ranging from early discovery to commercial stage.Design and implement validation protocols for small molecule bioanalysis leveraging UPLC, LC-MS, metabolomics, proteomics, lipidomics, and other bioanalytical techniques, along with troubleshooting and maintenance of associated instrumentation.Act as bioanalytical subject matter expert for immediate team, providing technical leadership and mentorship to other analytical scientists and technicians.Design and implement validation protocols for small molecule bioanalysis leveraging UPLC, LC-MS, metabolomics, proteomics, lipidomics, and other bioanalytical techniques, along with troubleshooting and maintenance of associated instrumentation.Deliver internal and external presentations and publications highlighting results and innovation.What Skills You Need: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Natural Product Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, or related scientific disciplineExperience with sample preparation techniques for complex biological matricesBioanalytical assay development experienceSkilled and experienced with LC-MS and separations of either small molecules or proteinsStrong critical thinking and problem solving skillsHistory of highly effective communication, interpersonal skills, and teamworkInitiative-taker/ conscientious / inquisitive scientific partnerPreferred Skills: 2-5 years experience doing quantitative bioanalytical method development in academia or industryExperience analyzing secondary metabolite production and/or metabolic pathwaysExperience with software such as R, mzMine, compound discoverer, molecular networking, or MarkerView for data visualization and statistical analysisKnowledge/experience with central carbon metabolism and its interplay with secondary metabolic pathwaysExperience with targeted protein quantitation by mass spec and/or quantitative proteomicsExperience with sample preparation and analyses for bioprocess engineering, biotechnology, or fermentations of microbial systems#LI-BB1Benefits – How We’ll Support You:Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skillsBe part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better placeHealth benefits for you and your family on your first day of employmentFour weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidaysExcellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and fatherFuture planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement programLearn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva BenefitsCheck out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/lifeAre you a good match? Apply today! 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.
