CPDD Laboratory Technician

CPD&D Laboratory Technician


Job Description
1. Educational Requirements:

• BS in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or related fields) is required. Degree in some specific areas might be preferred for some positions (Example: CPDD areas where degree in chemistry or chemical engineering might be preferred).

2. Core Responsibilities:

• Laboratory Work: This position involves working in a laboratory setting, conducting experiments, handling laboratory equipment and it is 100 site based. Routine research laboratory specific activities might be different base on the different CPD&D area recruiting focus (Example: Formulation labs: Prepares formulation samples and tests for physical properties and assists with formulation preparation and characterization; Active Ingredient labs: small lab scale-up activities, support to manufacturing facilities troubleshooting, etc?
• Sample analysis to support impurity ID and structural elucidation.

3. Technical Skills and previous experience

• Lab Equipment and Techniques: This position requires familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques. Knowledge of chemical & analytical skills and equipment setup is required.
• Prior Lab Experience: 2 years prior relevant experience working in a research or manufacturing/engineering laboratory environment is required.

4. Safety and Compliance:

• Adherence to Corteva Safety Protocols: Understands and follows EH&S standards. Use of safety procedures & appropriate PPE mandated. Compliance with laboratory safety procedures.

5. Soft Skills:

• Communication and Collaboration: Strong written and verbal communication skills, effective documentation and communication of results, good organization skills, follow SOPs, and adhere to safety protocols, strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.

6. Additional Responsibilities:

• Specific Tasks: Specific tasks might be defined based on the CPD&D area that will be recruiting.