Weed Science Intern

ABOUT UPL:

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the worlds long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable UPL is the fastest growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community UPLs overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence workplace and customer engagement. Our purpose is OpenAg. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits no borders.

Job Description

The successful intern candidate will be a key member of the OpenAg R&D global team contributing to ongoing research in the weed science program. The position will be based at UPLs OpenAg Research and Development Center in Research Triangle Park North Carolina and reporting to the Global Research Lead for Weed Science.

Requirements

• Work with scientists in the Weed Science team and support them in conducting research.
• Perform general laboratory operations including day-to-day activities research supplies inventory equipment maintenance planting maintaining and growing plants.
• Assist with setting up conducting and completing experiments.
• Possess good observational skills and be detail oriented.
• Have demonstrated skill in organizing their time and managing multiple concurrent activities.
• Be excited to tackle new challenges and develop new skills.
• Be flexible and open to new tasks and techniques beyond those mentioned above.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or working towards a B.S. (junior or senior year) with at least one year of relevant experience preferred in biological sciences which can include weed science general agriculture agronomy plant science or related discipline(s) from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in plant culture and conducting experiments in lab and greenhouse with plants.
• Basic understanding of applied statistics to experimental data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment and willingness to learn company-specific software.
• Ability to work in greenhouse conditions and lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with biological microbial and chemical weed management technologies of unknown toxicity while following appropriate safety procedures.
• Ability to be trained in safe laboratory and greenhouse operating procedures and exercise them.
• Eligible to work in the United States on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
• Ability to understand and manage information that can be company confidential.