Description

The Enabling Capabilities group within Small Molecule Discovery and Development (SMDD) at Corteva Agriscience is looking for a highly motivated NMR spectroscopy specialist to join our team at the Corteva Indianapolis Global Business Center. The SMDD group at Corteva Agriscience represents a significant portion of our R&D innovation engine, working towards sustainable crop protection solutions. We are seeking individuals for our SMDD Enabling Capabilities group who can collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to discover, develop, and launch our crop protection pipeline.

The successful candidate will be responsible for applying NMR techniques to study compound structures and generate information to support crop protection discovery and development projects. Do you possess an innovative mindset and a proven track record in NMR spectroscopy? We invite you to join our team!

Responsibilities: What Will you Do?

• Support throughput of NMR sample requests contributing to discovery and development project knowledge advancement
• Perform NMR sample analysis in support of High Throughput Synthesis and Experimentation
• Solve complex chemical and structural characterization problems using NMR spectroscopy techniques while collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Support quantitative NMR experiment requests for purity determination and other problem-solving
• Perform NMR characterization for the certificate of analysis for several types of materials such as tox lots or standards

Critical Success Factors:

• Technical Ability: Must be able to independently generate and interpret data to complete routine and non-routine NMR requests. Must leverage NMR technical expertise and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality data within timelines, continually develop knowledge, meet project goals, and enable informed decisions.
• Innovation: A key aspect of the role is innovation. The individual must demonstrate NMR knowledge and problem-solving abilities by generating novel ideas and creatively applying existing and new NMR methods and technology.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: Since all projects are team-based, success depends on working directly with stakeholders to collectively meet their needs. The individual must communicate effectively, build, and sustain productive relationships.
• Initiative: Must independently drive results and contribute effectively within teams. Demonstrated initiative in planning and executing activities to achieve defined goals is essential.
• Teamwork: Given that all projects involve teams of varying sizes, the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team and provide NMR spectroscopy expertise to advance projects is crucial.

Qualifications

Requirements: What You Will Need:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry or a related discipline preferred. Consideration will be given to candidates with an M.S. in Chemistry and relevant experience in NMR spectroscopy.
• Demonstrated understanding and application of NMR theory to solve chemical structures and interactions of small molecules.
• Ability to interpret multinuclear 1D and 2D NMR data.
• Experience in maintaining and troubleshooting NMR hardware and software, including magnets, consoles, conventional and cryo-probes, autosamplers, and workstations.
• Effective interaction and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams to solve complex problems.
• Strong scientific creativity, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as strong prioritization abilities; ability to communicate effectively in a team environment.

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
• Learn more about our total rewards package here – Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

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.