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Corteva Agriscience · 9 hours ago

Endangered Species Assessment Expert

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Corteva Agriscience is a company focused on advancing agriculture through science and technology. They are seeking an Endangered Species Assessment Expert to conduct endangered species assessments and support the development and registration of crop protection products, while also contributing to external scientific endeavors.

AgricultureFarmers MarketFarming

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conducting endangered species assessments with particular expertise in ecotoxicological aspects of the determination and wider environmental safety data

Providing advice on interpretation of data and approaches for endangered species assessments

Providing reports and presentations for regulatory agencies and interfacing with regulatory agencies

Contributing as a member of multiple product teams operating in a collaborative, team environment

Effectively utilizing organizational networking to influence decision making

Keeping current with developments in the use of statistics for endangered species assessments, ecotoxicology and for broader environmental safety purposes; providing technical expertise and support to regulatory science, registration and business teams

Representing Ecotoxicology and/or regulatory sciences externally at meetings and conferences

Domestic travel approximately 5 percent of the time

Qualification

EcotoxicologyEndangered Species AssessmentUSEPA ecological modellingHigher tier ecological risk assessmentCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsTime management

Required

B.S. or higher in ecology, biology, toxicology, ecotoxicology, or related field

Familiar with USEPA ecological modelling (T-REX, BeeRex, etc.) and risk assessment frameworks, and/or endangered species determinations

Experience in higher tier (refined) ecological risk assessment strategies is desirable

Population modeling experience is desirable

Familiarity with best management practices and NRCS mitigations are desirable

Excellent communication skills; demonstrated visual and technical presentation skills

The ability to collaborate effectively as part of global project teams

Proven time management and project prioritization skills

A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process