Agricultural R&D Intern: Field & Lab Trials

The Arthur Companies, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arthur Companies, Inc. seeks a Research and Development Intern to join our agricultural research team for the summer. You will work hands-on in the field, greenhouse and laboratory settings, directly supporting plant breeding and product testing programs.

This internship emphasizes practical learning, data collection accuracy and participation in both contract research and breeding projects with a small, dedicated team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pursuing a degree in Plant Science, Crop Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Genetics or related field preferred.
• Comfortable with detailed, repetitive data collection and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, planting and data collection for field trials.
• Record in-season data on plant growth, height, maturity and disease reactions.
• Support plot maintenance and harvest activities, including labeling and sampling.
• Enter trial data into the research database and maintain records.
• Travel with the research team to trial locations across the region.

Skills

Data collection

Field work

Laboratory work

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pursuing degree in Plant Science / Crop Science

Tools

PRISM

Spreadsheets

Job description

The Arthur Companies, Inc. seeks a Research and Development Intern to join our agricultural research team for the summer. You will work hands-on in the field, greenhouse and laboratory settings, directly supporting plant breeding and product testing programs.

This internship emphasizes practical learning, data collection accuracy and participation in both contract research and breeding projects with a small, dedicated team.