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Who are we, and what do we do?
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.
The Associate Investigator utilizes NIR, IR, Raman, data science and modeling expertise to enable R&D, and manufacturing decisions, troubleshooting, and problem solving. Designs and conducts research across multiple project areas using in-depth knowledge and proactive application of scientific principles, theory and experimental design.
What You'll Do:

• Partner with our key stakeholders to provide analytical expertise, knowledge, and solutions to advance decisions, projects and products.
• Design and execute experiments, analyses and chemometric quantitative modeling.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners to solve complex analytical problems.
• Partner with resource leaders and stakeholders to ensure alignment on analytical deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
• Effectively communicate results, status, updates to stakeholders.
• Escalate resource, project, timelines issues as soon as possible to resource leader(s).
• Drive innovation and technology through the evaluation, development, and implementation of new techniques, workflows, and/or instrumentation.
• Provide input on analytical and capital strategies.
• Influence internal and external environment through presentations and publications.
• Follow defined document management practices and workflows.

What Skills You Need:

• BS, MS in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or other relevant disciplines
• Minimum two years relevant work experience with analytical chemistry techniques
• Strong background and knowledge in NIR, IR, Raman, NMR, and/or Mass Spectrometry.
• Experience in Python/programming, data science experience (PCA/PLS).
• Experience in PLS/chemometrics experience desired.
• Proficiency in utilizing scientific methodology to solve technical problems.
• Ability to manage broad scope of activities including, conducting experiments, participating effectively in a team environment, assisting scientists from other disciplines with experimental design, and managing multiple stakeholders
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, peers, plant personnel, R&D, scale-up personnel, and industrial experts.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, networking, and computer skills to extract, evaluate data, and make sound technical decisions.
• Ability to communicate and document research results in reports, presentations, and publications.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear objectives and establish practical action plans.

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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.
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.