Energycane Field & Lab Research Intern

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 34,529 - 41,358; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education has a research opportunity focused on the assessment of cane yield quality traits at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Houma, Louisiana. This position provides hands-on laboratory experience and involves evaluating energycane varieties for yield traits adaptation.

The selected participant will receive a monthly stipend of $3,400. Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens currently pursuing a high school diploma, eager to learn, and ready to collaborate effectively.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a high school diploma.
• Eager to learn applied plant phenotyping in the field, laboratory, and greenhouse.
• Ability to collaborate well with others.

Responsibilities

• Participate in field and laboratory research to assess cane yield.
• Collect and analyze field data for yield and quality traits.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment for conducting experiments.

Skills

Eager to learn applied plant phenotyping

Positive attitude

Collaboration

Education

Currently pursuing a High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Spectrophotometers

pH meters

Centrifuges

HPLC

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education has a research opportunity focused on the assessment of cane yield quality traits at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Houma, Louisiana. This position provides hands-on laboratory experience and involves evaluating energycane varieties for yield traits adaptation.

The selected participant will receive a monthly stipend of $3,400. Ideal candidates are U.S. citizens currently pursuing a high school diploma, eager to learn, and ready to collaborate effectively.