Alfalfa Research Intern: Field & Greenhouse

Legacy Seeds, Inc.; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Travel around Wisconsin

Job summary

Legacy Seeds, Inc. in Waupaca, WI is offering a summer Research Internship with the Alfalfa Research Team. You will assist in field and greenhouse activities, from disease screening to data collection, while gaining hands-on experience in agricultural R&D.

This paid internship pays $15–$20 per hour and may include credit and independent projects depending on your interests. Some travel around Wisconsin is possible, and you will work at the Legacy Seeds Research & Learning Center.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and be 18+ years old.
• Flexible hours and/or extended hours may be required.
• Ability to move, lift, and carry boxes weighing 50–60 lbs. across uneven ground.
• Strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, establishing, maintaining, and evaluating field research plots across WI.
• Assist in the upkeep of the RLC building and grounds.
• Aid in planning and hosting customer plot tours at the RLC.
• Compile observation data using Microsoft 365 programs.
• Safely operate equipment and tools.
• Give and receive feedback to collaborate with the team.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work environments.
• Winter hours could also be offered to help with greenhouse and plant breeding tasks upon candidate availability.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Pursuing associate/bachelor’s degree

Related fields: plant biology, agronomy, agricultural business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Legacy Seeds, Inc. in Waupaca, WI is offering a summer Research Internship with the Alfalfa Research Team. You will assist in field and greenhouse activities, from disease screening to data collection, while gaining hands-on experience in agricultural R&D.

This paid internship pays $15–$20 per hour and may include credit and independent projects depending on your interests. Some travel around Wisconsin is possible, and you will work at the Legacy Seeds Research & Learning Center.