Corteva Molecular Biology Job Opening – Apply Online
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Associate in the Hybrid Platforms Group located in Johnston, Iowa to become a member of the respected Corteva Philanthropic Pillar.
Job Title: Senior Research Associate
Department: Research & Development – Johnston,
Location: IA, US
Req ID: 212001W-01
Description
Corteva Molecular Biology Job
This position supports one of the humanitarian projects in the Philanthropic Pillar funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, focusing on improving the productivity of sorghum and cowpea. This individual will work closely with an experienced research scientist in the innovative study of reproductive biology to improve crop productivity.
Responsibilities
- How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you.
Works with group leader to plan and to execute experiments efficiently and accurately
Conducts experiments independently and in a timely manner - Perform nucleic acid analysis
- Perform plant phenotyping in controlled environments and conduct data analysis
- Corteva Molecular Biology Job Document research and report results and conclusions in written and/or oral form
- Maintain detailed laboratory notebooks
- Contributes to maintaining a safe and respectful work environment
- Translate reproductive phenotyping into the development and execution of the next experiment.
Qualifications
Requirements for Corteva Molecular Biology Job
- MS degree in Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field; or BS degree in related field with 3-year relevant laboratory expertise
- Demonstrated proficiency in molecular genetics and plant developmental biology
- Recombinant DNA technology
- Reproductive biology experience and understanding
- Demonstrated innovative thinking
- Genome editing and variant characterization
- Reproductive phenotyping
Preferences
Corteva Molecular Biology Job
- PCR and flow cytometry experience
- Strong written and oral skills
- Proven ability to work in collaborative team settings
At Corteva Agriscience, we grow progress by putting farmers and consumers at the heart of agriculture, to help reshape the industry for the 21st century. We believe that the future of farming depends on aligning the food chain from end to end, so that we can work together to build agriculture into an industry that is more financially secure, sustainable, innovative and responsive.
