Description

Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for a full-time internship within our research and development organization in Johnston, Iowa. We offer students the opportunity to work closely with a senior scientist in an industrial setting, and the students will have extensive opportunities to network across the company. It is desirable that students have past practical experience in a research environment generating data and have relevant computer skills. Students are encouraged to be creative and take initiative, where appropriate, while working with their supervisor. Students are expected to always operate in a safe and efficient manner. Essential to this internship are interpersonal, organizational, communication, teamwork, and time management skills.

This internship is in the Regulatory & Stewardship (RAS) organization. The intern will analyze global regulatory policies and data requirements applicable to genome-edited organisms for agricultural applications. Additional projects include surveying and systematizing literature, news, and other information relevant to genome editing advocacy.

The intern will gain a broad understanding of the global regulatory environment for genome-edited agricultural organisms and how this impacts business decisions around developing innovative commercial products. This internship can be particularly valuable for a student interested in applying scientific knowledge for policy advocacy to facilitate innovation-enabling regulations. Analytical thinking and attention to details are important attributes for this project. Understanding the basics and applications of genome editing is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

• Participate in all phases of research including planning, preparation, calibration, application, evaluation, and analysis with supervisor.

• Work in a safe manner and embody Corteva’s safety culture.

• Demonstrate independent and creative thinking by making novel observations, interpreting data, and drawing sound scientific conclusions.

• Present project reviews throughout the summer and a final poster before colleagues and peers.

Qualifications

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Internships are available to students that are currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in a relevant discipline. Students must have completed at least two years of undergraduate work before the start of the internship.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0+

• Able to relocate to Johnston, Iowa for the duration of the internship.

• Able to work full-time (40 hours per week) for at least 10 weeks during the timeframe of May to August.