Laboratory Technician

Description

Corteva Agriscience™ is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. By combining the strengths of DuPont Pioneer, DuPont Crop Protection and Dow Agro Sciences, we’ve harnessed agriculture’s brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.

Corteva Agriscience is seeking motivated candidates with strong organizational skills to join our dynamic Crop Protection Discovery Group, as a Laboratory Technician within the Biology Mode of Action and Bioanalytical Center of Expertise team. The biologist will contribute to our goal of providing novel, sustainable solutions to benefit farmers and consumers. The successful candidate must also be able to work in a team environment, across scientific disciplines, and be capable of clearly communicating to stakeholders.

• This position involves working in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments, handling laboratory equipment and it is 100% site based.
• Routine research laboratory specific activities might differ based on the different CPD&D areas.
• Support cell culture work, media preparation, microbiology activities, and aseptic technique.
• Follow instructions/methods and a workflow chart to its conclusion.
• Demonstrate strong organization, time management, and communication skills, and the ability to successfully work in a dynamic group environment.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly laboratory activities such as monitoring equipment, periodic laboratory cleaning, managing central supply stocks/reagents, laboratory waste, and general lab maintenance.
• Document work in an electronic laboratory notebook.
• Understand the Corteva Agriscience safety culture including personal protective equipment and waste streams.

• Laboratory
• Biology
• Cell Culture
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Cell Line
• Aseptic
• Quality Control
• Titration
• Media Prep
• Plant Science
• Greenhouse

• Laboratory
• Biology

• Must Have: B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (preferably life sciences, agriculture, plant science, etc.)
• 6+ months of experience working in a laboratory setting performing cell culture (school or professional).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and the ability to analyze and interpret data using various software tools.
• Nice to Have:
  Experience with data entry and data management.
• Nice to Have:
  Cell culture and aseptic technique.
• Nice to Have:
  Experience preparing media recipes.
• Nice to Have:
  Experience with microbiology.

Entry Level

This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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