Field Research Intern - 3 Month

Iowa Ag; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. offers a 3-month internship at our field research center, giving broad exposure to day-to-day crop science activities.

You will join a team focusing on field plot management, data collection, and plant breeding work, with opportunities to contribute to innovation in sustainable agriculture. You will gain experience across various research centers, have travel opportunities, and be part of a collaborative intern group; relocation to internship locations is expected and PPE is required

Qualifications

• Knowledge in agronomy, plant breeding, physiology, genetics or biology.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited university during internship.
• Willingness to relocate to internship locations and work outdoors with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in field plot management and agronomy.
• Assist in seed production, harvesting and sampling analysis.
• Collect high-quality field data on traits and pests of economic importance.
• Travel to other field locations as part of data collection.
• Manage your own small research project and report to the intern group.

Skills

Agronomy

Plant Breeding

Plant Physiology

Genetics

Biology

Data Collection

Education

Enrollment at accredited university (undergraduate or graduate)

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture? At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science. Grow what''s next. Grow your future. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research to enhance food security and drives sustainability? Join us at Vylor for an exciting and impactful 3‑month internship designed to give broad-based exposure to the day-to-day activities at a field research center.

Several research centers house both plant breeding and biotech trait characterization research activities. Sharing resources across research groups facilitates more efficient integrated product development. You will get the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the research center''s activities. Position duration varies depending on location but typically lasts throughout the summer for three months. Possible locations include: Aberdeen, SD, Cairo, GA, Champaign, IL, College Station, TX, Eau Claire, WI, Garden City, KS, Janesville, WI, Johnston, IA, Macomb, IL, Mankato, MN, Marion, IA, Miami, MO, Moorhead, MN, Olivia, MN, Orange City, IA, Princeton, IL, Princeton, IN, Rio Grande Valley, TX, Salinas, PR, Union City, TN, Wamego, KS, West Memphis, AR, Windfall, IN, Woodland, CA, Woodstock, ON, York, NE.

Responsibilities – What You''ll Do:

• Work as part of a team in one or more of the following research areas: field plot management, plot maintenance and agronomy, seed production, harvesting and analyzing samples (plant and insect), inoculation of disease or infestation of insects to facilitate pest pressure, and aid in data collection to support plant breeding & biotech product advancement.
• Responsible for collection of high-quality field data on specific traits and pests of economic importance.
• Travel to other field locations as part of the data collection process.
• Assist Vylor employees located at one of our research centers.
• Manage your own research project with the expectation of a verbal report to the larger intern group found throughout the United States.
• Gain excellent experience that can be applied to full-time positions in the industry, or in preparation for additional graduate level training in the plant sciences.

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Priority will be given to students that are at least current sophomores at an accredited university. Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.
• Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology, or a related field. Agricultural background is beneficial.
• Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the geography of the R&D center for the duration of the internship.
• Must be willing to work outside and wear appropriate PPE when required.
• Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.