R&D Intern – Biology

Corteva Agriscience
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Who are we, and what do we do? 

    Grow what’s next. Grow your future. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research that advances food security and sustainability? Corteva Agriscience is seeking students for full-time internships within our Research and Development organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. Interns will work closely with experienced scientists and technical experts in an industrial R&D setting, with opportunities to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and network across the company. 

     

    What You’ll Do: 

    Interns will conduct laboratory and/or greenhouse related research in microbiology, cell biology, plant biology, plant pathology, entomology and other related fields with a focus on crop protection or biotechnology products. 

    • 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. 

     

    What Skills You Need: 

    • Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree in Biology or related field  

    • Minimum 3.0 GPA 

    • Must be able to relocate to Indianapolis, IN for the duration of the internship. 

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

    • Experience with aseptic technique, microbial or mammalian cell culture, live cell imaging and molecular biology techniques (qPCR / ddPCR) a plus but not 

    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIndianapolis, Indiana

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Asepsisunmatched
    • Biologyunmatched
    • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
    • Botanyunmatched
    • Calibrationunmatched
    • Cell Biologyunmatched
    • Cell Culturesunmatched
    • Droplet Digital PCR (ddPCR)unmatched
    • Entomologyunmatched
    • Microbiologyunmatched
    • Molecular Biologyunmatched
    • Plant Pathologyunmatched
    • Real-time PCR (qPCR)unmatched
    • Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sustainabilityunmatched

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