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At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - solving the world's food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people and environment first.

Corteva Agriscience is looking for a passionate Senior Research Associate to join the Protein Core Facility team. The Protein Core Facility provides protein expression, purification, and characterization support for discovery research, product development and regulatory studies. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to apply their skills and expertise in fermentation technology to successfully express recombinant protein for gram scale protein production. This position will also support downstream process and protein purification to produce protein that will be provided to our clients for biochemical, analytical and safety studies.

The ideal candidate will be someone who desires to be an integral member of a dedicated protein production team, has experience and knowledge in fermentation technologies and fermentation process development, and is passionate about hands-on fermentation work. Experience with downstream process and protein purification is a plus.

Responsibilities - What You'll Do.

• Works with a highly dedicated and productive team. Responsible for the completion of assigned projects within timeline.

• Works with group leader to establish project goals aligned with business goals.

• Provides scientific and technical leadership, creativity, and management when designing, initiating and executing research projects especially fermentation projects.

• Responsible for operating and maintaining the bench-top fermenters.

• Develops and optimizes fermentation process using cutting-edge high-throughput fermentation technologies (e.g. Sartorius AMBR250 technology) to improve recombinant protein expression.

• Scales up from high-throughput scale and develops high-density culture methods for gram quantity protein production.

• Serves as the liaison between internal and external fermentation groups

• Remains current on new fermentation technologies by participating in professional meetings, career development activities and by bringing information/technology into research activities.

• Provides protein expression, purification and characterization support in general.

Qualifications

Requirements - What Skills You Need

• Master's degree in chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related fields or bachelor's degree in similar field(s) and equivalent work experience.

• Knowledge and hands-on experience in fermentation technologies and fermentation process development. Experience with high-throughput or parallel fermentation technology and development of high-density culture methods are preferred.

• Experience with recombinant protein expression and protein purification is a plus.

• Experience with downstream process, chromatography, and analytical skills is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment; ability to work independently and as a team member.

• Strong learning capabilities and drive to overcome challenges are must to have.

• Strong work ethic, self-motivated and goal-oriented.

• Excellent writing, speaking, organization, and computer skills.

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-us-benefits-guide)

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/)

Are 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 boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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