Analytical Scientist Post Doc

Who Are We, And What Do We Do?

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.

Corteva Agriscience™ has an exciting opportunity in the Predictive Safety Center (PSC) within Crop Protection Regulatory Sciences for an Analytical Scientist Post Doc in analytical chemistry. The candidate will develop and execute analytical methods mainly using GC/MS to support the development and registration of new active ingredients and agricultural products. This position is based in Indianapolis, IN.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and execute analytical methods, primarily using GC/MS, to support the detection and identification of volatile and semi-volatile pesticide metabolites in environmental matrices.
• Design and perform experiments to explore the scope and limitations of GC/MS for metabolite analysis, including sensitivity, robustness, and types of metabolites detected.
• Investigate and implement multiple sample introduction methods (e.g., liquid injection, headspace, thermal desorption, SPME, twister) to enhance metabolite coverage.
• Collaborate with project teams and other disciplines in PSC to provide analytical chemistry solutions, including experimental design, execution, and data interpretation.
• Develop and apply strategies for data interpretation using isotope-filtering features of instrument software or third-party software tools.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation in collaboration with support teams.
• Communicate results effectively to project teams; Write protocols, methods, and technical reports; provide scientific interpretation of results with minimal guidance.
• Publish non-propriety results in peer reviewed journals upon approval.

What Skills You Need:

Required Education & Experience

• Current PhD candidate or recent PhD graduate in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, or related areas.
• Experience with gas chromatography with various detection methods (i.e. GC/FID, GC/MS), techniques for small molecules in complex biological or environmental matrices.
• Experience with sample preparation, derivatization, and cleanup.
• Instrumentation expertise and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills; ability to plan and execute projects with high productivity.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to prioritize projects.
• Strong technical reporting, documentation, and presentation skills.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Experience with experimental design and implementation, and knowledge of statistical analysis and reporting are desired.
• Experience in other analytical techniques (e.g., LC/MS, UPLC/MS-MS) is desired but not required.
• Good background in organic chemistry or biochemistry is desired but not required.
• Ability to adapt and apply disruptive technologies and new workflows to analytical challenges.
• Interest in contributing to regulatory science studies and environmental safety assessments.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.