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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 an **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, FTIR 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.

+ Other duties as assigned.

Education:

+ You have an Associate’s degree.

What Skills You Need:

+ You have a minimum of 4 years total education and/or experience in a chemistry or analytical 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 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 daytime schedule which will include availability to be part of the rotating on call schedule.

What Makes You Stand Out:

+ BS in Chemistry.

+ Laboratory experience training.

+ Experience developing, implementing and maintaining standard operating procedures and test standards.

+ Comfortable and experienced in the execution of complex standardization and calibrations.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.