Blueberry Research Internship - Field & Data Lab

NC State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Temporary Blueberry Research Intern at the Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne, NC. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in applied horticultural research and includes responsibilities such as plant care, pollination, and data entry to support machine learning projects.

Interns will work 10-20 hours per week at first, increasing to 20+ hours. Strong candidates will be detail-oriented and able to lift up to 40 lbs. Flexible scheduling allows for work between 7 am and 6 pm.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a degree in horticulture or related fields.
• Ability to work flexible hours between 7 am and 6 pm.
• Commitment to learning and collaboration is important.

Responsibilities

• Support blueberry breeding program through various tasks.
• Perform plant care, pollination, transplanting, and data collection.
• Contribute to inventory management and data entry.

Skills

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

Willingness to work in hot, humid conditions

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in horticulture, biology or related fields

Tools

Laboratory equipment (scales, balances, autoclaves)

Job description

NC State University seeks a Temporary Blueberry Research Intern at the Horticultural Crops Research Station in Castle Hayne, NC. This opportunity is ideal for students interested in applied horticultural research and includes responsibilities such as plant care, pollination, and data entry to support machine learning projects.

Interns will work 10-20 hours per week at first, increasing to 20+ hours. Strong candidates will be detail-oriented and able to lift up to 40 lbs. Flexible scheduling allows for work between 7 am and 6 pm.