Research & Development – Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Req ID: 226021W-01

Description

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 seeking a highly motivated and innovative Research Scientist to join the Crop Productivity and Resilience Team. The position will be in our Global Business Center in Johnston, IA. The ideal candidate will have exposure to a broad range of scientific disciplines in the field of trait discovery related to crop productivity and resilience using diverse biotechnology approaches. Desired skills include, but are not limited to, gene discovery, gene network and mode of action dissection, bioinformatics analysis, genomics, genome editing, molecular biology, plant transformation, plant breeding, molecular/biochemical assay development and plant phenotyping. The successful candidate will manage all scientific/technical aspects of projects/collaborations and execution of ad hoc laboratory experiments as necessary while contributing to broader cross-functional research activities.

This position will be on-site at our Corteva location in Johnston, IA.

Responsibilities – How will you help us grow?

• Participate in the design and implementation of a trait discovery strategy and pipeline aimed at identifying and validating leads to improve agronomic traits of interest using biotechnology approaches in multiple crops
• Follow creation, molecular characterization and selection of gene edited plants using internal databases, and design and implement relevant assays in the laboratory, controlled environment and field settings for phenotypic characterization.
• Work with manager to set goals, track progress, and quickly pivot research activities when needed
• Track and explore developments in relevant fields using a variety of sources including academic publications and competitive intelligence
• Analyze, summarize, and present results to manager, team and leadership
• Lead or participate actively in cross-functional and external collaborations

Qualifications

Requirements – What expertise have you grown?

• PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related scientific fields with experience in trait discovery and plant biotechnologies as well as post-doctoral experience
• Required broad knowledge in the field of plant molecular biology, plant biotechnology and applications for trait discovery and optimization for product development
• Required experience with comparative genomics, gene/genome editing, genetics and transgenic approaches applied to trait discovery and optimization
• Demonstrated proficiency in the utilization of various genome/gene/protein databases, analytical and bioinformatics tools, and computer skills
• Experience in plant breeding is desired
• Established track record of project management in cross-functional, dynamic, past-paced R&D environments
• Experience in leading scientific collaborations with external stakeholders
• Innovative and self-motivated, able to both function independently and as a contributing member of cross-functional teams
• Excellent written and oral communication/presentation skills
• Required command of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, molecular biology software, statistics analysis and graphing software

Community:
We care about you and we care that you’re comfortable. While there’s no place like home, Corteva comes close.

Our Campus:
Our Johnston, Iowa campus is home to 2,500 employees whose mission is simple – to feed the world. While our employees are busy working to solve world hunger and ensure environmental sustainability, we’re taking care of them by offering convenience and comfort during the workday with an onsite fitness center, coffee shop and top-notch cafeteria touting a grill, deli, fresh salad bar and a variety of healthy menu options. Need some fresh air during your work day? Take advantage of our beautiful, tree-lined walking trails or relax by the pond. We also offer countless opportunities to connect with your colleagues through community volunteerism, sports teams and parties, and holiday events. Did we mention you’ll be working in state-of-the art buildings with the latest technology with colleagues from all over the world? Join us in bringing food into homes around the world, while we make you feel at home while you’re at work.

Our Community:
Des Moines, Iowa is the fastest-growing major metropolitan area in the Midwest with a nationally ranked high quality of living. It’s nicknamed the Silicon Prairie for its place as an up-and-coming hot spot for technology. Living here means Saturdays at the nationally renowned Downtown Farmers’ Market, sporting events, a robust downtown night life and access to one of the most artistic medium sized cities. If you enjoy the outdoors, Des Moines offers beautiful nature trails for a casual walking, running or biking adventures.
It means going to a job you love and coming home to a community of friends and family. Communities care about their residents and residents care about their communities, making a difference for everyone who lives here. This is a place where culture flourishes and opportunities grow, where a work-life balance can be achieved, where education is unmatched, and award-winning arts and entertainment are right around the corner.

Benefits:
Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!

• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave
• Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more
• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• And much, much more!

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

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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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