Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

As Biotechnologist intern, you will be responsible for producing high quality genetic data.

Join Corteva Agriscience in shaping the future of agricultural science. At Corteva Agriscience, we’re growing what’s next and that includes advancing biotechnology to deliver innovative solutions for farmers worldwide. As a Graduate Biotechnologist Intern in Delmas, you’ll contribute to producing high quality genetic data that drives our research and development efforts. From preparing plant samples and performing DNA extractions to supporting lab safety and compliance, your precision and curiosity will help us answer key scientific questions and maintain world class standards. This is your opportunity to learn, collaborate, and make an impact in a global organisation committed to sustainable agriculture and scientific excellence.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team:

Corteva Agriscience is committed to advancing sustainable agriculture to enrich lives and our planet for generations to come. In South Africa, Corteva manages its two brands of Pannar and Pioneer. It has been playing a great role on seed innovation, farmers trainings and participation on improving seed industry through cooperating with other stakeholders.

Your Challenges:

1. Molecular Biology

Prepare plant sample, perform DNA extraction, PCR, and data analysis.

2. Safety & Compliance

Uphold lab safety standards and contribute to IP protection.

3. Maintain Laboratory Resources 

e.g., inventory, safety, calibrations, etc.

4. Maintain record management practices in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices

5. Participate in experiments in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice requirements to answer key scientific questions

6. Evaluate technical issues with regard to PCR technologies, research, work with other laboratory personnel to formulate experimental plan, communicate and perform implementation of next steps to address and resolve issue(s) in collaboration with laboratory personnel.

7. Responsible for equipment maintenance logs(daily, routine and non-routine) for the laboratory.

Clearly and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

8. Lab planning and execution 

9. Producing high quality data that meets company KPI

10. Meeting turn around times of stake holders.

11. Effective communication with in team and stakeholders.

Key Stakeholders and Interactions:

Interact with Global Seed operations on processing purity related samples. Trait integration and Research and development on timely processing samples. Lab team interactions with the focus on team building and fostering excellent communication to achieve task at hand.

Requirements:

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Pant Breading, Plant Biology, Biochemistry or related field of study with at least 1 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice, DNA extractions, SNP based PCR, lab automation and data analysis.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for presenting complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently, collaborate within a team, and adapt to changing priorities. 

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team​.
• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food.
• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment.
• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader. 

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What Can We Offer to Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing  agricultural challenges of our time
• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences​
• Opportunities for interaction with other global colleagues to expand your global view and cultural experience​.
  Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered​.
  Dedicated and customised resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
  Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work environment.
  Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility​