Breeding Research Intern - Paid Summer 2027 (Housing)

Beck's-Hybrid; Meadowcrest Estates Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Beck’s is seeking a Research Intern (Breeding) in Olivia, MN for a part-time summer internship. The role offers housing or stipend, with exposure to corn and soybean research, including breeding, molecular markers, and product development.

Interns will assist in seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, breeding nursery work, and basic laboratory tasks, gaining valuable industry experience under supervision.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation: Travel to Beck’s location and assist with preparing seed for planting season (housing provided).
• 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: Travel to Beck’s location and assist with pollinating Beck’s corn breeding nursery (housing provided).
• Laboratory: May assist in molecular marker and/or transformation labs.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Positive attitude

Prioritization & independence

Team player

Overtime required

Overnight travel

Education

College student enrollment

Job description

Beck’s is seeking a Research Intern (Breeding) in Olivia, MN for a part-time summer internship. The role offers housing or stipend, with exposure to corn and soybean research, including breeding, molecular markers, and product development.

Interns will assist in seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, breeding nursery work, and basic laboratory tasks, gaining valuable industry experience under supervision.