Science & Research H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana

INTRODUCTION

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Development and Implementation Analytical Capabilities within Crop Health R&D in Indianapolis, IN is seeking an analytical scientist/research investigator to support the identification and structural elucidation of unknown impurities for process optimization and registration purposes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to support analytical activities from discovery stage to manufacturing. A fundamental understanding of structural elucidation, mass spectrometry, isolation, spectroscopy, and the ability to partner and collaborate with diverse partners and stakeholders are required for success. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to expand impurity identification and structural elucidation capabilities through fundamental research and its application to problem solving and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and execute experiments to support process chemistry research and development of new active ingredients.
• Actively provide subject matter expertise to project teams from discovery to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with multiple analytical disciplines (separations, spectroscopy, NMR etc.) to provide data and solutions in a timely manner to project teams.
• Partner with process, biology, discovery, and regulatory stakeholders to ensure project delivery across development.
• Communicate effectively with key partners and stakeholders.
• Conduct experiments to provide structure elucidation of degradation products to support formulation studies.
• Engage manufacturing teams to design experiments and collect data in order to solve complex manufacturing problems.
• Collaborate across functions to define and execute analytical strategies.
• Keep abreast of relevant scientific literature and apply this knowledge to the design, modification and implementation of new experiments and methodologies.
• Evaluate, develop, and implement new instrumentation, technology and approaches to aid isolation and structure elucidation.
• Document protocols, methods and technical reports; provide scientific interpretation of results.
• Publish original manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals; present at external and internal scientific meetings.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or equivalent with expertise in mass spectrometry with 0-5 years industry experiences or M.S. with 5 years, or B.S. with 10 years of industry experiences.
• Strong background in organic chemistry to support molecule structure assignments and formation mechanisms is preferred.
• Strong background in theory and fundamentals of mass spectrometry and ionization methodologies.
• Experience in characterization of synthetic small molecules, natural products, synthetic polymers, or biopolymers by LC/MS or GC/MS is preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability in collaborating with diverse teams and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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.

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 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.