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Corteva Agriscience

Biologicals Discovery Data Scientist

Corteva Agriscience

. Innovate at the interface of data science, chemistry, and biology to drive discovery of novel microbial and natural products solutions for crop health .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in developing predictive models using genomic, metabolomic, and phenotypic data, while applying modern AI/ML methods such as deep learning. Strong ability to evaluate model outputs and articulate findings within cross-functional teams.

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Predictive ModelingMachine LearningDeep LearningPython ProgrammingData Analysis

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Hard Skills
Predictive ModelingMachine LearningDeep LearningData WranglingModel CalibrationStatistical AnalysisBiochemical Hypothesis EvaluationMathematicsGenomic Data AnalysisMetabolomic Data Analysis
Soft Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationProblem FramingArticulation of Findings
Tools & Technologies
PyTorchTransformer ArchitecturesGenerative AI MethodsAI Stack
Industry Keywords
Data ScienceBiologyChemistryQuantitative FieldsNatural ProductsMicrobial SolutionsDiscovery Pipelines

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonPyTorch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Innovate at the interface of data science, chemistry, and biology to drive discovery of novel microbial and natural products solutions for crop health
  • Develop predictive models integrating genomic, metabolomic, and phenotypic data to characterize and prioritize promising candidates
  • Build models connecting insights across discovery pipelines
  • Evaluate and implement modern AI/ML methods, including deep learning and modern architectures
  • Partner with data scientists, data engineers, genomics and metabolomics scientists, chemists, and biologists
  • Drive integrated discovery pipelines and candidate prioritization, selection, and advancement toward new microbial and natural products solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum MS with 5+ years of post-graduation work experience, or Ph.D., in quantitative fields (e.g., Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science) or in life or physical sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry)
  • Strong understanding of biology, with the ability to critically evaluate model outputs to generate testable and business-relevant biological and biochemical hypotheses
  • Demonstrated experience with modern machine learning and deep learning methods
  • Hands-on experience with a modern AI stack (e.g., PyTorch, transformer architectures, generative AI methods)
  • Solid understanding of mathematics and model behavior, including appropriate training design, evaluation metrics, and model calibration
  • Ability to independently frame a research problem, define success criteria and evaluation approach, and clearly articulate findings
  • Strong foundation in Python or a similar programming language for data wrangling, analysis, and ML applications
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work as part of a cross-functional project team

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
  • 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
  • Competitive retirement savings plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program