Description

Trait Discovery and Optimization team in Biotechnology is looking for a Senior Research Associate to join Insect Control and Herbicide Tolerance Discovery group.

Responsibilities - What You Will Do:

• Design and execute scientifically-sound experiments towards protein discovery utilizing principles of chromatography and filtration.

• Perform routine tasks of protein extraction from biological samples

• Generate and record data, perform data analysis and author reports.

• Maintain records in Benchling and electronic lab notebook.

• Work in a collaborative team environment to deliver timely results.

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or allied field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree

• Prior research and lab experience necessary

• Understand principles of protein biochemistry, chromatography, bioinformatics pertaining to protein identification

• Hands-on experience with protein purification techniques such as anion exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction, size exclusion and tangential flow filtration

• Familiarity with AKTA instruments and Unicorn software

• Team player, with demonstrated written and oral scientific communication skills.

• Experience working with plants, bacteria, fungi is a plus

VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.

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)

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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.

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