Micro/Analytical Technologist

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter what your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – solving the world’s food problems through innovation, technology, and putting people first. We have an exciting opportunity for a Microbiology/Analytical Technologist to join our company at our Midland, MI production facility.  We offer all the benefits that a Fortune 500 company has to offer while also providing a small-town atmosphere, and a community feel. The inclusive, motivated team in Midland offers a safe and innovative work environment that allows for personal and professional growth.

We are looking for candidates who take initiative, love to learn, work hard, and have a stable work history.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.

This role will be on-site at the Corteva location.

What You’ll Do:

• Accountable for gathering and providing accurate data, reports, etc in a timely manner while ensuring the results are available for compliance, root cause analysis, etc.
• Ensure that proper calibration and maintenance is performed on equipment, including HPLC, GC and miscellaneous lab equipment.
• Properly manage, store, maintain and retain lab samples of various types including completion of routine contamination checks.
• Comply with and promote all site safety and operating procedures/processes while ensuring that the rest of the team also practices safe work techniques.
• Troubleshoot systems/processes and take appropriate action when outcomes do not meet expectations/requirements including documenting and investigating root cause of issues in the lab, plant and customer concerns.
• Manage raw materials and consumable items.
• Work closely with team to ensure functionality and effectiveness of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) system.
• Develop and maintain policies and practices to ensure safe and efficient lab operations that align with general cleanliness and other laboratory best practices.
• Perform a variety of computer work.
• Aseptically generate inoculum for production process.
• Perform activities requiring aseptic technique in clean room type environment per the production schedule (on the job training provided).
• Cryogenically store and maintain production cultures.
• Complete routine contamination checks of fermentation and seed train process samples.
• Perform microbiology lab operations and analytical methods including Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) sample analysis and media preparation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• You have a high school diploma/GED.

What Skills You Need:

• You have a minimum of 6 years total education and/or experience in an Analytical or Microbiology type field.
• You are willing and able to learn Manage Production Work Process Tools, Operate Plant Work Process and Analytical Work Process.
• You have the ability to prioritize your work, stay organized and are experienced with project management.
• You have an understanding of materials and supplies management processes.
• You thrive working both independently and in a team environment.
• You think in a logical manner, so you have excellent problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You are experienced in developing, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures and test standards and are skilled in the execution of complex standardization and calibrations.
• You value health and safety! You will always work safely and follow all safety policies and procedures to ensure you and your colleagues go home safely every day.
• You have at least an intermediate level of competence with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• You are willing and able to work a rotating schedule that includes shifts of both 8 and 12 hours which will include some overtime and occasional weekend work (will rotate and work 1 of every 3 weekends).

What Makes You Stand Out:

• BS in Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry.
• Laboratory experience Medical Technologist training.
• Microbiology classes / Aseptic Technique.