Blueberry R&D Intern: Field Data & Plant Care

North Carolina State University; Castle Hayne (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

North Carolina State University offers an internship in applied horticultural research at the NCSU Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne, NC. Interns will support a blueberry breeding program and engage in various activities such as plant care, data collection, and office tasks. This role is ideal for students and recent graduates looking to gain meaningful experience in plant science and data analysis.

Responsibilities include executing greenhouse tasks and managing supplies, while qualifications require some post-secondary education, attention to detail, and relevant skills. The position offers a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in hot, humid, buggy conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on a routine basis.
• Ability to perform redundant tasks with care to completion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute plant care and harvesting tasks.
• Collect field data for blueberry breeding research.
• Manage inventory of greenhouse and field supplies.
• Perform office‑based tasks including data entry and image labeling.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fine-motor skills

Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets

Experience with plant care

Education

Some post-secondary education

Tools

Laboratory equipment (scales, balances, autoclaves)

pH meters

Job description

North Carolina State University offers an internship in applied horticultural research at the NCSU Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne, NC. Interns will support a blueberry breeding program and engage in various activities such as plant care, data collection, and office tasks. This role is ideal for students and recent graduates looking to gain meaningful experience in plant science and data analysis.

Responsibilities include executing greenhouse tasks and managing supplies, while qualifications require some post-secondary education, attention to detail, and relevant skills. The position offers a flexible schedule.