Field Research Intern - 6 Month

New Grad; Des Moines (IA); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vylor is offering a 6-month internship across our field research centers, including Grimes, IA and other US locations. You will participate in field plot management, data collection, and plant science research activities to support breeding and biotech product advancement.

Ideal candidates are current undergraduates (sophomores or higher) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and willingness to relocate to internship sites.

Qualifikationen

• Priority given to interns who are sophomores or higher.
• Fields: Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology or related fields.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited university and able to relocate for duration of internship.

Aufgaben

• Work as part of a team in field plot management, agronomy, seed production, harvesting and sample analysis.
• Collect high-quality field data on traits and pests of economic importance.
• Travel to other field locations as part of data collection.
• Assist colleagues at a research center.
• Manage a personal research project with reporting to the intern group.
• Gain experience for future full-time roles or graduate study.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Independent work

Creative thinking

Relocation willingness

Ausbildung

Enrolled at accredited university

Sophomore or higher

GPA >= 3.0

Jobbeschreibung

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 6-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: Cairo, GA, Champaign, IL, Garden City, KS, Grimes, IA, Johnston, IA, Marion, IA, New Holland, PA, Olivia, MN, Orange City, IA, Princeton, IN, Rio Grande Valley, TX, Union City, TN, Wamego, KS, West Memphis, AR, Windfall, IN.

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.

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.