Field Research Intern: Grow the Future of Crop Science

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, a leading crop science company, offers a 3-month internship across multiple field research centers, including Johnston, IA, and others nationwide. You’ll participate in field plot management, data collection, and agronomy activities, with opportunities to travel to other centers and gain hands-on experience in plant breeding and biotech product advancement.

Focusing on teamwork and independent thinking, the program emphasizes real-world research exposure, PPE, and potential pathways to

Qualifications

• Current sophomore or higher; undergrad or graduate student.
• Enrolled at an accredited university during the internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must relocate to the geography of the R&D center for the duration of the internship.
• Valid Driver License.
• Willing to work outside and wear PPE when required.
• Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work in field plot management, plot maintenance and agronomy, seed production, harvesting and 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.

Skills

Creative thinking

Driver license

Education

Sophomore status

Enrollment in accredited university

GPA 3.0 minimum

Job description

Vylor, a leading crop science company, offers a 3-month internship across multiple field research centers, including Johnston, IA, and others nationwide. You’ll participate in field plot management, data collection, and agronomy activities, with opportunities to travel to other centers and gain hands-on experience in plant breeding and biotech product advancement.

Focusing on teamwork and independent thinking, the program emphasizes real-world research exposure, PPE, and potential pathways to