Entomology Research Co-op: Design & Analyze Insect Studies

Bayer CropScience Limited; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an Entomology Co-Op in Missouri to design, conduct, and interpret complex entomological experiments, troubleshoot insect bioassays, and communicate findings to the team. Collaboration and process improvement are encouraged.

The role supports hemipteran diet and plant bioassays, works in lab, growth chamber, and greenhouse, and involves presenting final recommendations. Masters or Ph.D. student in entomology or related field preferred; strong communication and teamwork required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a master’s or Ph.D. program pursuing entomology, plant sciences, molecular biology, or related discipline.
• Working knowledge of insect rearing, hemipteran insects, Omics, artificial diets, plant–insect interactions.
• Ability to design, conduct, troubleshoot experiments, run basic statistics, and report results.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support hemipteran insect diet and plant bioassays by developing new assays and improving existing assays using robust scientific approaches.
• Design, conduct and interpret complex entomological studies in lab, growth chamber and greenhouse environments.
• Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot, and provide solutions to technical problems.
• Apply critical thinking, strategic mindset, and foresight in evolving technical and business environments.
• Present final project(s)/recommendation(s) to team at the conclusion of the co‑op/internship.

Skills

Hemipteran insects

Insect rearing

Omics

Artificial diets

Plant–insect interactions

Experimental design

Statistics basics

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in entomology or related discipline

Job description

Bayer is seeking an Entomology Co-Op in Missouri to design, conduct, and interpret complex entomological experiments, troubleshoot insect bioassays, and communicate findings to the team. Collaboration and process improvement are encouraged.

The role supports hemipteran diet and plant bioassays, works in lab, growth chamber, and greenhouse, and involves presenting final recommendations. Masters or Ph.D. student in entomology or related field preferred; strong communication and teamwork required.