Agriculture Research Intern: Housing Included (Summer)

Beck's Hybrids; Olivia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Beck's Hybrids seeks motivated college students for a paid internship and experiential learning in agronomy. Interns will engage in corn and soybean research, including performance testing, breeding, molecular markers, transformation, and product development.

Housing is provided or a stipend may be offered, with travel and extended site work required. Expect a summer project focusing on seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, and laboratory work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college and pursuing a relevant field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Safety-sensitive position.
• Overtime and overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation: Travel to Beck's location for an extended period and assist seed prep (housing provided).
• Plot Planting: Travel with Beck’s staff to outlying locations to plant test plots.
• Data Collection: Help collect early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Breeding Nursery: May travel to Beck’s location to assist pollinating corn breeding nursery.
• Laboratory: Assist in molecular marker and transformation laboratories.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in college

Tools

Molecular markers

Laboratory techniques

Job description

Beck's Hybrids seeks motivated college students for a paid internship and experiential learning in agronomy. Interns will engage in corn and soybean research, including performance testing, breeding, molecular markers, transformation, and product development.

Housing is provided or a stipend may be offered, with travel and extended site work required. Expect a summer project focusing on seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, and laboratory work under supervision.