R & D Intern - Organic Chemistry

About the role

Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for full-time internships within our Research and Development organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D setting, with opportunities to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and network across the company.

What You'll Do

• Participate in a novel molecule design, synthesis, or scale up project within our chemical synthesis groups.
• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.
• Work in a safe manner and embody Corteva's safety culture.
• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by making novel observations, interpreting data, and drawing sound scientific conclusions.
• Present project reviews throughout the summer and a final poster before colleagues and peers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Chemistry (Analytical, Organic, or Biochemistry preferred)
• Must have successfully completed one full year of undergraduate-level organic chemistry curriculum including associated laboratory courses by start of internship
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must be able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship.
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the timeframe of May to August.

Preferred Skills

• NMR
• IR
• GC/MS
• LC/MS
• TLC
• Liquid/liquid extractions
• Crystallization
• Distillation
• Column chromatography