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. Plant genotyping is a cornerstone to our breeding organization, requiring multiple platforms and technologies to deliver high quality genotypic results for downstream decisions. The Global Genotyping group, within GCOE, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join the Controls Team as a Production Support Specialist. In this role, the Controls Team Associate will be hands-on in the development and optimization of both the synthetic and biological control pipelines; control inventory management and maintenance; automation support; and process optimization, supporting multiple genotyping pipelines.

This is a fast paced, deadline and data driven production environment blending science, technology and high throughput production. The successful candidate will be a motivated self-learner with plenty of initiative and possess some combination of knowledge and/or experience in genotyping processes, logistics, inventory management, customer service and high throughput processing.

What You’ll Do:

Assist in the design and validation of plasmid and oligo-based controlsSource biological material through Controlled Environments and seed request systemsProcure oligos and gBlocks through preferred suppliersMaintain and organize control inventories, ensuring outdated materials are removed and replacements are in place.Coordinate supply shipments and local distribution based on demand plans/outlookAbility to troubleshoot performance and/or quality issues and conduct root cause analysisSupport continuous improvement activitiesParticipate in projects relevant to the Controls operations spaceBuild relationships with global laboratory leads to ensure inventory levels are maintainedPartner with production teams to ensure control pipelines meet customer needs.Coordinate with production teams to balance workloads and participate in automation maintenance. Perform routine lab support tasks, consumable management and restocking, cleaning, and general maintenance.Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with CAMS requirements.Provide backup support for production platform when applicable

What Skills You Need:

Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences fieldComfortable working with laboratory information systems and automated platforms.Ability to adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Highly organized with effective time management skills to handle multiple tasks and prioritiesDemonstrated problem solving skills and ability to manage through challenging situations (ex. Quality issues, equipment downtime, staffing shortages, etc.)Ability to work cross-functionally in a global matrix environmentAbility to follow standard SOP’sAbility to operate liquid handlers, automated PCR machinery, robotic freezers, and other laboratory automation.  Excellent verbal and written communications skillsDetail orientedDesire and ability to learn new skills

Preferred Knowledge and Experience:

Genotyping methods, platforms, processesHigh throughput processingQuantitative PCREndpoint PCRPlasmids, oligosgBlocksMolecular Biology techniquesControlled Environments/Greenhouse requestsSeed sourcingLyophilizationQuality Control/Quality AssuranceInventory managementSourcing and LogisticsPeople and project managementCustomer service

Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

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

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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.