Microbiology and Quality 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 through innovation, technology, and putting people first.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Microbiology and Quality Analytical Technologist at our Crop Protection manufacturing facility in Harbor Beach, MI.

The Microbiology and Quality Analytical Technologist performs routine laboratory testing and quality analysis to support the safe and timely release of products according to established specifications and quality standards. The role is responsible for operating, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical equipment and laboratory systems while ensuring accurate results and compliance with quality procedures. The technician works closely with Operations and Quality teams to support production, contamination prevention, environmental testing, and continuous improvement activities.

Please note:

No relocation for this role

No Visa sponsorship for this role

What You'll Do:

• Perform routine and non-routine microbiological and analytical testing to support production and product release.
• Generate and maintain production cultures, inoculum, and cryogenically stored microorganisms.
• Conduct contamination monitoring and microbiological assessments of production samples.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory equipment, including HPLC, GC, and related instrumentation.
• Analyze, interpret, document, and communicate laboratory data.
• Support investigations involving contamination events, customer complaints, quality deviations, and out-of-specification results.
• Maintain laboratory systems, records, and processes in compliance with quality, regulatory, and CAMS requirements.
• Participate in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance, EH&S, and R&D teams.

Education:

High school diploma/GED

What Skills You Need:

• 4+ years of analytical or microbiology laboratory experience OR associate degree in a science-related field.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

What Makes you Stand Out:

• Experience with microbiology laboratory techniques and aseptic processing.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of LIMS systems and quality laboratory processes.
• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.