Environmental Fate Scientist

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an Environmental Fate Scientist to join the Predictive Safety Center (PSC) within Global Regulatory Sciences in Indianapolis, IN. This site-dedicated role focuses on conducting environmental fate (Efate) studies and developing new laboratory assays for crop protection active ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, evaluate, and summarize laboratory environmental fate studies for new active compound screening and characterization in Discovery stages.
• Direct laboratory technicians and contractors in study conduct and data collection.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external partners to explore and implement new predictive approaches (e.g., in silico and in vitro studies).
• Provide mentorship and training to new or inexperienced team members while promoting a collaborative team environment.
• Comply with laboratory safety procedures, Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for radioactive materials, and other study-specific regulatory requirements.
• Utilize organizational networking to influence decision-making.
• Research and evaluate novel approaches, instrumentation, and technology to improve Efate assays.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related field with emphasis in analytical or environmental chemistry.
• 3+ years of laboratory research experience in environmental chemistry or a related field.
• Experience using liquid chromatography and other analytical techniques is preferred.
• Relevant laboratory experience in environmental fate or a related field, with agrochemical industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in common bench chemistry procedures and equipment.
• Comfortable working with carbon-14 radioactive substances while adhering to safety procedures.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines for concurrent projects.
• Adept at working effectively in a team environment, contributing ideas, and receiving feedback.
• Excellent scientific communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical information clearly.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities to build your skills.
• Health benefits for you and your family starting 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 (minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father).
• Competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.