Breeding Intern Winter Wheat USA
Breeding Intern Winter Wheat USA
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Breeding Intern Winter Wheat USA
Field of Work:Breeding
Legal Entity: KWS Cereals USA LLC. (0054)
Contract Type: Temporary
Is Full Time: Yes
Job ID: 15602
Number of Vacancies: 16
Are you looking for a summer position where you can work outsideDo you want to work with one of the biggest seed production companies in the world Come join us starting June 2026and get the chance to develop operations knowledge in the area of wheat breeding. You will have the opportunity to work outside with a team of experienced wheat breeding experts during wheat harvest.
What you will be doing:
- Work in wheat fields to hand-harvest research material.
- Assist combined harvest of yield plots.
- Operate various types of research equipment which may include thresher clearness and seed counters.
- Organize seed stocks in the warehouse to prepare them for sowing.
- Assist research planning operations in the field.
What you bring to the job:
- High School Diploma and/or pursuing a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Crop Sciences Plant Breeding Biology or any other major.
- Ability to work non-standard work hours including Saturdays and some overnight travel.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and live up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to work well independently and with team members.
- Excellent attention to detail.
Preferred qualifications:
- Valid drivers licenses.
- Farming knowledge and tractor driving experience.
- The ability to work beyond August.
We look forward to receiving your online application via our application system SuccessFactors! Please use the Apply function in the online advertisement.
This employer participates in E-Verify and after acceptance of a job offer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
About KWS
KWS is one of the worlds leading plant breeding companies. Over 5000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around 1.8 billion in the fiscal year 2022/2023. A company with a tradition of family ownership KWS has operated independently for 165 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for corn sugar beet cereals vegetables oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants resistance to diseases pests and abiotic stress. To that end the company invested more than 300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: Follow us on LinkedIn at data privacy policy for candidates is available on Please select the country where the job you applied for is posted in and if applicable the specific business unit.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
