Corteva Agriscience · 1 day ago
Sr. Fermentation Scientist/Engineer
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expCorteva Agriscience is a company focused on innovation and application of science and technology in agriculture. They are seeking a Fermentation Scientist/Engineer to drive improvements in biological fermentation processes, developing and optimizing methods across various platforms.
AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments in the BDD fermentation platforms to increase productivity, lower costs, or improve quality (2L – 100 L)
Leverage external research and fundamental knowledge of fermentation systems to identify and explore opportunities for process improvement
Use sound experimental design methods to propose effective and efficient experiments
Analyze, interpret, and communicate data to key stakeholders
Effectively collaborate on multiple internal and external projects with diverse stakeholders and team members
Support technology transfer to manufacturing scale
Drive continuous improvements in safe lab operations
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Industrial Microbiology, or related field or an MS with 3+ years of experience
Direct experience running bioreactors
Skilled in operating and maintaining instrumentation
Knowledgeable in design of experiment and experimental analysis using statistical software
Ability to work independently and in/through diverse teams with excellent people skills
Must be able and willing to work up to 100% on site with an elevated level of independence and initiative
Must be able and willing to work in a process environment requiring frequent standing, bending, reaching and lifting moderate weights (up to 25 lbs)
Occasional, generally scheduled, often remote weekend and off-hour work required
Preferred
Experience in scale-up and technology transfer
Demonstration of successful project management
Data science experience in modelling or using AI
Benefits
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
Company
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience provides agronomic support and services to help increase farmer productivity and profitability.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.7B2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2023-05-11Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2019-06-03IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Johnson
EVP, CFO
Stefano Turati
Global Regulatory Leader and Business Partner - Herbicide
Recent News
2026-01-07
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