Seed Production Research Parent Characterization Intern
Seed Production Research Parent Characterization Intern
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Job Description
You will:
- Provide the intern the opportunity of being exposed to the Seed Parent Characterization activities allowing him/her to apply academic background and assist in the department activities from trial design preparation maintenance harvesting lab tasks and data analysis
- Develop a good understanding about new corn hybrid development and parent characterization activities by taking a lead role for one of the Seed Parent Characterizations locations
- Strengthen new product advancements through the assessment of important traits for seeds production
- Take the lead on the project management and according to the assigned project. Assure that field activities (planting plot maintenance and harvest) for research plots are executed. This includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as planting plots applying treatments collecting observations and inseason data and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season.
- Support other Seed Parent Characterization as well as agronomic trial activities
- Develop and maintain twoway communication with project managers Seed Production Research (SPR) Scientists Agronomists and Parent Seed colleagues. Additionally look for communicating with people from different areas from breeding all the way to commercial seeds production aiming to gain a good understanding of the whole chain
- Assist with managing and developing part time workers
- Analyze data and prepare a report and presentation for the assigned project
- Make sure all activities are developed according to the Company safety procedures and recommendations and promote environmentally sustainable solutions
Qualifications :
What you must have:
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- Enrollment in a Bachelors Degree program in Agronomy Biology Ag Business or another closely related field of study with a graduation date of December 2025 or later
- Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship term
- A valid Drivers License
What you might also contribute to the team:
- Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior standing
- May be required to lift up to 30 pounds
- CommunicationThe ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired
- Detail OrientedAll procedures and policies must be understood and followed
- AutonomousAn independent individual who is selfmotivating and needs little supervision
- Confidence Not afraid to ask bold questions and be curious
- Eagerness to learn and grow in the role
- Previous internship and/or coop experience related to Agriculture is preferred but not required
- Familiarity with working on a farm working with crops or working outdoors is preferred but not required
Additional Information :
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Employment Type :
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Employment Type
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