Greenhouse Research Intern - Paid, Housing Stipend, Summer

Beck's Hybrids; Atlanta (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Furnished housing

Job summary

Beck's Hybrids in Atlanta is offering a paid greenhouse internship focused on corn and soybean research. You will train in performance testing, breeding, molecular markers, and product development while supporting Beck’s Research Department.

Responsibilities include seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, breeding nursery work, and laboratory tasks. You must be enrolled in college, possess a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel and work overtime.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Overtime is required.
• Overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation – Travel and work at Beck’s location for an extended period of time (housing provided) and assist with preparing seed for the upcoming planting season.
• Plot Planting – Travel with Beck’s staff to outlying locations to assist with planting test plots.
• Data Collection – Assist with collecting early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Breeding Nursery – May travel and work at a Beck’s location for an extended period of time (housing provided) and assist with pollinating Beck’s corn breeding nursery.
• Laboratory – May assist in molecular marker and/or transformation labs.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Independence

Teamwork

Prioritization

Overtime

Overnight travel

Valid driver’s license

Safety-conscious

Education

Currently enrolled as a college student

Job description

Beck's Hybrids in Atlanta is offering a paid greenhouse internship focused on corn and soybean research. You will train in performance testing, breeding, molecular markers, and product development while supporting Beck’s Research Department.

Responsibilities include seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, breeding nursery work, and laboratory tasks. You must be enrolled in college, possess a valid driver's license, and be willing to travel and work overtime.