Hands-On Seed Production Research Intern

GDM Seeds Inc.; Warrensburg (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

GDM Seeds is seeking a Production Research Intern for a 12-week, on-site experience at our Foundation Seed Production facility in Decatur, Illinois. You will be a key member of the research team, tackling projects that influence GDM’s growing business.

You will learn production processes, gain guidance and feedback, and work cross-functionally to develop leadership and project management skills for a successful seed industry career.

Qualifications

• Prior internship or work experience highly desired
• Must be willing to relocate if not in the local area
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs
• Ability to walk fields
• Ability to work outdoors 60% of the time
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
• Have a valid driver’s license and meet Motor Vehicle requirements

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience by collecting information and analyzing corn inbred lines, learning about integrated pest management, seed inventory, stand counts, flowering data, plant measurement and more.
• Develop relationships throughout the organization with multiple resource partners, cohorts, and leaders.
• Engage in a variety of impactful projects critical to the business and report results to leadership.
• Develop new and creative solutions to meet company and departmental goals.

Job description

GDM Seeds is seeking a Production Research Intern for a 12-week, on-site experience at our Foundation Seed Production facility in Decatur, Illinois. You will be a key member of the research team, tackling projects that influence GDM’s growing business.

You will learn production processes, gain guidance and feedback, and work cross-functionally to develop leadership and project management skills for a successful seed industry career.