Field Research Intern - 3 Month

Vylor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor is offering a 3-month internship across multiple field locations in the United States. You will engage in one or more research areas including field plot management, agronomy, seed production, harvesting and data collection for plant breeding and biotech trait characterization.

You’ll travel to field locations, support team efforts, and manage a small research project with a final verbal report. Ideal applicants are current sophomores or graduate/undergraduate students enrolled at an

Qualifications

• Priority given to students who are current sophomores at an accredited university.
• Knowledge in agronomy, plant breeding, physiology, pathology, genetics, or biology.
• Agricultural background is beneficial.
• Preference for GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Must be enrolled at time of internship.
• Must relocate to the R&D center geography for duration.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willing to work outdoors and wear PPE.
• Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in field plot management, agronomy, seed production and data collection.
• Collect high-quality field data on traits and pests of economic importance.
• Travel to other field locations as part of data collection.
• Assist Vylor employees at a research center.
• Manage your own research project with verbal report to intern group.
• Gain experience for full-time roles or further graduate training in plant sciences.

Skills

Agronomy

Plant Breeding

Plant Physiology

Plant Pathology

Genetics

Biology

Education

Enrolled at an accredited university

GPA 3.0 or higher

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, Lubbock, TX, Macomb, IL, Mankato, MN, Marion, IA, Miami, MO, Moorhead, MN, Napoleon, OH, 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.

• Valid Driver License

• Must be willing to work outside and wear appropriate PPE when required.

• Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

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.