Biotech Research Intern

Beck's-Hybrid; Atlanta (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Beck's in Atlanta, IN, invites motivated students to join its biotech marker lab internship. This part-time role focuses on hands-on research in corn and soybean projects, with responsibilities across seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, breeding nursery, and lab support.

The internship runs May through August 2027, is paid, and housing is provided or a stipend offered. Candidates must be enrolled in college, have a valid driver's license, and be able to travel and work overtime

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Seed preparation, travel to Beck’s locations, assist with seed prep.
• Plot planting at outlying locations to test plots.
• Data collection of early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Breeding nursery work including pollination at Beck’s locations.
• Laboratory assistance in molecular marker and/or transformation labs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Time management

Overtime required

Education

College student

Job description

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Intern Part-Time

Location: Atlanta, IN

This internship will be primarily focused on research in the biotech marker lab at Beck's in Atlanta. Duration: Paid Internship from May - August 2027.

Housing: Furnished housing or stipend provided.

What to expect: Valuable experience related to the agriculture industry, professional development, summer project, etc.

Purpose and Scope

Interns will be responsible for learning about and assisting with Beck’s Research Department. Interns will have the opportunity to take part in several facets of corn and soybean research including performance testing, corn breeding, molecular markers, transformation, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation
  • Travel and work at Beck’s location for an extended period of time (housing provided) and assist with preparing seed for the upcoming planting season.
• Plot Planting
  • Travel with Beck’s staff to outlying locations to assist with planting test plots.
• Data Collection
  • Assist with collecting early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Breeding Nursery
  • May travel and work at a Beck’s location for an extended period of time (housing provided) and assist with pollinating Beck’s corn breeding nursery.
• Laboratory
  • May assist in molecular marker and/or transformation labs.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education and training:

• Currently enrolled as a college student
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Technical knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess positive attitude
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Overtime is required
• Overnight travel is required

Experience:

• Agriculture experience preferred

In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.