Corteva Agriscience

Research Investigator, Protein Biochemistry & Structural Biology

Corteva Agriscience$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, or related field with 2+ years, or M.S. with 5+ years, or B.S. with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in protein purification and characterization.
  • Proficient in structural biology techniques such as X-ray crystallography and/or single-particle cryo-EM.
  • Proven track record of independently driving scientific projects and overcoming complex challenges.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and data interpretation skills.
  • History of scientific accomplishments through publications, patents, or impactful contributions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, produce, and characterize challenging proteins for validation and structural studies.
  • Leverage structure-based design and engagement approaches to push forward SMDD.
  • Apply insights from various scientific domains to evaluate targets and inform discovery strategies.
  • Analyze experimental data to derive actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate with diverse discovery teams to enhance screening and optimize lead generation.
  • Communicate scientific findings and strategies to team members and leadership.
  • Contribute to innovations and protocol development in laboratory practices.

Benefits

  • Numerous development opportunities available.
  • Opportunity to contribute to a higher purpose and make a positive global impact.
  • Comprehensive health benefits available from day one for employees and their families.
  • Four weeks of paid time off, two weeks of well-being pay annually, plus additional paid holidays.
  • Generous parental leave for both mothers and fathers, including a minimum of 16 weeks.
  • Competitive retirement savings plan complemented with a tuition reimbursement program.
Full Job Description

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an innovative and collaborative scientist to join the Mode of Action & Bioanalytical Center of Expertise in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will advance small molecule discovery and development (SMDD) for Crop Health in the R&D pipeline. The successful candidate will apply expertise in protein biochemistry, assay development, and structural characterization to generate critical insights that guide discovery and development decisions. This scientist will work across biology, chemistry, structural biology, and computational sciences to accelerate the delivery of next-generation crop health solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, produce and characterize challenging proteins to support target validation, target engagement, and structural biology studies.
  • Leverage structure-based design, target engagement approaches, and cell-based pharmacology assays to advance SMDD.
  • Apply biochemical, structural, and computational insights to evaluate targets, establish druggability hypotheses, and guide discovery strategies.
  • Analyze and interpret experimental data, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional discovery teams to advance screening, lead generation and optimization, and mode-of-action projects.
  • Communicate scientific results, strategies, and key decisions to project teams and leadership.
  • Contribute to laboratory innovation, protocol development, and a culture of scientific excellence and safety.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Chemical Biology, or a related field with 2+ years; or M.S. with 5+ years; or B.S. with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in protein purification and characterization
  • Expertise in structural biology, including X-ray crystallography and/or single-particle cryo-EM.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently drive scientific projects and solve complex technical challenges.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and data interpretation skills.
  • Track record of scientific achievement through research, publications, patents, or impactful project contributions.

Additional Qualifications

  • Develop and execute biochemical and biophysical assays for target characterization, hit identification, and mode-of-action investigations.
  • Expertise in integrating structural, computational, biochemical, and pharmacological data to assess target tractability and inform discovery decisions.
  • Familiarity with structural biology methods and computational tools used in modern discovery research.

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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

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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.

About Corteva Agriscience

Corteva Agriscience brings you the world's most recognized and premium agricultural solutions, featuring Pioneer® and Brevant™ Seeds, award-winning Crop Protection products, Encirca, and Granular software tools and services. they provide agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability. they strive to develop sustainable and efficient global food systems that benefit everyone.

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21,000 employees
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$42.3 billion
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Net Income
$681 million
5 Year Trend
+2.4%
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$14.2 billion
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