Chemist
Actalent
Description
Job Description Corteva Agriscience™ is the only major agriscience company completely dedicated to agriculture. By combining the strengths of DuPont Pioneer, DuPont Crop Protection and Dow AgroSciences, we've harnessed agriculture's brightest minds and expertise gained over two centuries of scientific achievement. Our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Summary: • Corteva Agriscience is seeking motivated candidates with strong organizational skills to join our dynamic and multi-disciplinary Regulatory Analytical Science team within Global Regulatory Sciences at the Indianapolis Research and Development facility as an Analytical Lab Technician. Job Duties: • Assists in the receiving, weighing and extraction of samples within a study to support product registration and to develop biologically active research chemicals. Supports laboratory testing and data generation as outlined by the principal investigators for the Regulatory Analytical Sciences residue studies. • Support experimental lab routine operations such as sample shipments, sample receiving, sample weighing, consumable ordering, etc. • Prioritize daily work activities to meet timelines. • Interact regularly with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) and with an assortment of automated equipment such as liquid handlers. • Follow specific protocols to perform routine lab support tasks including the following: o Solution preparation o Sample processing o Sample aliquotting o Sample extraction o Equipment and assay maintenance • Operate laboratory instrumentation, including balances, genogrinders, centrifuges, gas chromatographs, high performance liquid chromatographs, and mass spectrometers. Interface with instrument/equipment owners and the Lab Operations team to maintain system performance and minimize downtime. • Complies with all laboratory safety procedures, GLP Standards, and all other study-specific or pertinent regulatory agency requirements Documents activities in the required manner. Maintenance of neat, accurate, and complete records. • As needed, follow Good Laboratory Procedures (GLP) and prepare related support documentation.
Skills
Laboratory, Chemistry, HPLC, LCMS, LC-MS, LC/MS, Biology
Top Skills Details
Laboratory,Chemistry
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must Have: • B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or related field (Preferably life sciences, agriculture, plant science, etc.) • 6+ months of experience working in a laboratory setting performing analytical chemistry (Industry heavily preferred) • Experience with HPLC or LCMS Plus: • Experience with quantitative weighings, extractions and sample clean-up techniques from various complex agricultural matrices. • Quantitative LC-MS/MS analytical experience in small molecules. • An understanding of GLP regulations. • Excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to effectively interact with a diverse group of customers, peers, and R&D regulatory and residue experts
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Indianapolis, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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