Endangered Species Assessment Expert

Endangered Species Assessment Expert – Corteva Agriscience

We are seeking an Endangered Species Assessment Expert located in Indianapolis, IN. As a member of the Ecotoxicology Team, the successful applicant will work with Environmental Exposure and Ecotoxicology scientists on multidisciplinary regulatory teams responsible for development, registration, or re‑registration of new and existing crop protection products. This role will have particular focus supporting Endangered Species Assessments.

Opportunities also exist for scientific growth within this role including working on cross‑active ingredient projects, innovative higher‑tier risk assessment approaches, and communicating data to a variety of audiences. The position will involve close liaison with registration colleagues within Corteva, industry associations, and U.S. regulatory scientists.

• Conduct endangered species assessments with particular expertise in ecotoxicological aspects of the determination and wider environmental safety data.
• Provide advice on interpretation of data and approaches for endangered species assessments.
• Provide reports and presentations for regulatory agencies and interface with them.
• Contribute as a member of multiple product teams operating in a collaborative, team environment.
• Effectively utilize organizational networking to influence decision making.

• Keep current with developments in the use of statistics for endangered species assessments, ecotoxicology and for broader environmental safety purposes; provide technical expertise and support to regulatory science, registration and business teams.
• Represent Ecotoxicology and/or regulatory sciences externally at meetings and conferences.
• Travel domestically approximately 5 percent of the time.

• B.S. or higher in ecology, biology, toxicology, ecotoxicology, or related field.
• Familiar with USEPA ecological modelling (T‑REX, Bee Rex, etc.) and risk assessment frameworks, and/or endangered species determinations.
• Experience in higher‑tier (refined) ecological risk assessment strategies is desirable.
• Population modeling experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with best management practices and NRCS mitigations is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills; demonstrated visual and technical presentation skills.
• The ability to collaborate effectively as part of global project teams.
• Proven time management and project prioritization skills.
• Ability to work legally in the United States; no visa sponsorship available.

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place.
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well‑being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits.
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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.