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.

Summary:

- 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.

Job Duties:

- 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 be different based on the different CPD&D areas - Candidates should expect to support cell culture work, media prep, microbiology activities, and aseptic technique - Ability to follow instructions/methods, the ability to follow a workflow chart to its conclusion - 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 of equipment, periodic laboratory cleaning and managing central supply stocks/reagents, laboratory waste and general lab maintenance - Document work in an electronic laboratory notebook - An understanding of the Corteva Agriscience safety culture including personal protective equipment and waste streams will be an expectation of this role

Skills

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

Top Skills Details

Laboratory,Biology

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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 ability to analyze and interpret data using various software tools Nice to Have:

- Experience with data entry and data management - Cell culture and aseptic technique - Experience preparing media recipes

- Experience with microbiology

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

Final date to receive applications

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

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