Research & Development – Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Req ID: 226301W-01

Description

Corteva Agrisciences, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, is the world’s leading developer and supplier of advanced plant genetics, agronomic support, and services to farmers in more than 90 countries. Innovative and customer focused, Corteva seeks to increase farmer productivity and profitability, and to develop sustainable agricultural systems for people everywhere. Increasing populations, changing economies, and limited cultivatable land are significant factors driving Corteva to use the broad application of plant science to improve the value generated from each field.

The Genomics Core team is a world-class sequencing facility, providing sequencing-based application solutions to all aspects of the Corteva Business. Specializing in the latest technologies, we are experts in sequence-based solutions ranging from single nucleotide analysis to telomere-to-telomere reference genome assemblies. We provide data to support seed product development, biotech trait discovery and development, crop protection discovery and development, and regulatory science needs. Genomics is seeking a responsible and highly motivated Research Associate to join the Genomics-Core group to provide lab-based molecular biology support for the high-throughput microbial sequencing pipeline. This role will involve working independently to deliver project goals on time, while communicating with the team on project status, problems that arise, continue to develop protocols and ensure high quality results.

Responsibilities:
How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you!

• Prepare Illumina sequencing libraries from isolated microbial DNA.

• Perform quality control on produced libraries and deliver completed sequencing pools to the sequencing team.

• Keep detailed notes and observations and recording in LIMS software system.

• Maintain supply of necessary reagents and consumables required for lab processes.

• Operation and routine maintenance of molecular laboratory equipment, including automation equipment.

• Look for process improvement opportunities and implement any successful improvements.

• Follow company safety policies, protocols, and procedures, and ensure a safe working environment for self and team members.

Qualifications

Requirements:
What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table?

• Bachelor’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, or related field required. Preferred candidates would have a minimum of 1 year of related experience, or equivalent levels of relevant education and experience.

• Experience and working knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques such PCR, gel electrophoresis, and nucleic acid characterization are desired.

• Experience working in medium to high throughput environments with automation highly desired.

• Knowledge of next generation sequencing platforms, specifically Illumina and Pacific Biosciences, or genotyping platforms, would be an asset.

• The ability to work independently based on sample and project deadlines, identify problems and communicate them to supervisors and collaborators in a timely manner is required.

• Attention to detail and ability to stay focused while performing repetitive tasks is required.

• Ability to work well with teams as well as independently.

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills are required.

• Experience with problem solving and process improvement are a plus.

• Experience with computer systems and standard software programs (excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Self-motivated and goal oriented.

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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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