Field Research Intern - 3 Month

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

Job summary

Vylor Inc. offers a 3-month internship at our crop science centers across the United States, including opportunities in multiple locations. You will participate in field research, data collection, and trait analysis, gaining exposure to breeding and biotech product development.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled undergraduates or graduate students with a background in Agronomy, Plant Breeding, or related fields, and a willingness to relocate to internship sites for the summer.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment at an accredited university during internship.
• Willing to relocate geographically to the R&D center for the duration.
• Interest in field research, data collection, and trait characterization.

Responsibilities

• Work in field plot management, plot maintenance, or agronomy-related tasks.
• Collect high-quality field data on traits and pests of economic importance.
• Travel to additional field locations for data collection.
• Assist researchers at one of our centers.
• Manage a small research project with reporting to interns nationwide.
• Gain experience useful for future full-time roles or graduate training.

Skills

Agronomy

Plant Breeding

Plant Physiology

Genetics

Biology

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Sophomore or higher (Undergrad/Grad)

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.

Are you a good match? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

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.