Field Research Intern: Agronomy & Product Development

Canadian Health Systems Inc.; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

CHS Inc. is seeking a Field Research Intern to join the Product Development team for Summer 2027. The intern will gain experience across CHS research and development to ensure high-quality products reach market, spending time with technical specialists across MN, ND, SD, NE and IA, learning how a concept becomes reality.

The ideal location to reside is Watertown, Brookings, Sioux Falls or Mitchell, SD, with travel to plots, data collection, analysis and presenting a final summer project.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in relevant coursework in 2 or 4 year higher education institution.
• Interest in agricultural business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate replicated third-party research trials to assess product efficacy.
• Visit plots to collect data and visuals.
• Analyze data and create tools to support product sales.
• Assist with small-scale replicated research and trial setup.
• Learn CHS product features and crop protection pipeline.
• Travel mainly throughout South Dakota; may travel to neighboring states.
• Present a summer project in a company or group meeting.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Interest in agricultural business

Education

Enrolled in relevant coursework in 2 or 4 year higher education institution

Job description

CHS Inc. is seeking a Field Research Intern to join the Product Development team for Summer 2027. The intern will gain experience across CHS research and development to ensure high-quality products reach market, spending time with technical specialists across MN, ND, SD, NE and IA, learning how a concept becomes reality.

The ideal location to reside is Watertown, Brookings, Sioux Falls or Mitchell, SD, with travel to plots, data collection, analysis and presenting a final summer project.