Who are we, and what do we do? At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. The Computation Genomics and Bioinformatic Systems group is seeking a dynamic candidate to support our research partners with production issues on our internally developed bioinformatic application systems. As a Bioinformatics Software Support Specialist, you will become a deep subject matter expert while you interact with research scientists and associates. To them, you will be the face of the applications they use to accomplish research objectives. At Corteva Agriscience our mission is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume to ensure progress for generations to come. The Data Science Informatics (DSI) group is tasked with developing software solutions for the greater research organization within Corteva. Further, the Computational Genomics and Bioinformatic Systems (CGBS) group within DSI is focused on genomic data processing, storage, and retrieval. As part of this team, you will be making scientific advancements that will contribute to food security for all humanity. We are seeking a talented person to join us in this noble pursuit. Responsibilities: How will you help us grow? It matters to us, and it matters to you! Production support of bioinformatics application for research personnel. This includes: Answering questions Resolving problems Conducting root cause analyses to identify issues through several sub-systems or micro-services Ensuring laboratory experiments meet their service level agreements Understand laboratory processes to help ensure software is meeting the correct needs Occasionally write code to fix bugs, automate reoccurring processes or maintenance activities Document issues in a tracking system Communicate regularly with team on issues discovered, progress made, and impediments encountered Technology You should be familiar with a few of these, and we will help you with the rest: Python/Bash/Java/C# HTML/CSS/JavaScript/Typescript Relational Databases SAMtools/Bowtie/BLAST Git/GitLab JIRA/Confluence Amazon Web Services – S3/EC2/CloudFormation/IAM/ECS/Batch CloudWatch/Sumo Logic/Datadog Qualifications · Requirements: What expertise have you grown? What do you bring to the table? Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Biology or a related field Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail Highly responsive and collaborative, dedicated to amazing interactions and experiences Ability to balance several issues at once and flexible as priorities change Solve difficult problems and identify trends from data Experience with the customer service environment One to three years of industry related experience Community: We care about you and we care that you're comfortable. While there's no place like home, Corteva comes close. Benefits: Let’s peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva! - Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and family illness leave - Prepare for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, and more - Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment - And much, much more! Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? Start by applying to this opportunity today! Our Campus: Our Johnston, Iowa campus is home to 2,500 employees whose mission is simple – to feed the world. While our employees are busy working to solve world hunger and ensure environmental sustainability, we’re taking care of them by offering convenience and comfort during the workday with an onsite fitness center, coffee shop and top-notch cafeteria touting a grill, deli, fresh salad bar and a variety of healthy menu options. Need some fresh air during your work day? Take advantage of our beautiful, tree-lined walking trails or relax by the pond. We also offer countless opportunities to connect with your colleagues through community volunteerism, sports teams and parties, and holiday events. Did we mention you’ll be working in state-of-the art buildings with the latest technology with colleagues from all over the world? Join us in bringing food into homes around the world, while we make you feel at home while you’re at work.
