Horticulture Research Intern — Summer Plant Science

North Carolina State University; Mills River (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Career development

Event access

Wellness programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University in Mills River, NC seeks a Temporary Research Summer Intern for hands-on support in a nursery setting. You will assist with transplanting, tissue culture projects, plot maintenance, data collection, and participation in independent research.

Field trips, conferences, and training sessions are part of the experience. The role offers exposure to plant breeding and production, with Monday–Friday hours and a $15.00 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Interest/background in horticulture, plant materials, research, and plant breeding.
• Enrollment in a 4-year undergraduate plant sciences program or recent/soon-to-be graduate.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Transplanting and maintenance of tissue culture projects.
• Plot maintenance and data collection.
• Assist with flow cytometry and container production.
• Participate in independent research projects and field trips.
• Attend relevant conferences and training sessions.

Skills

Horticulture interest

Plant materials background

Research experience

Plant breeding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

North Carolina State University in Mills River, NC seeks a Temporary Research Summer Intern for hands-on support in a nursery setting. You will assist with transplanting, tissue culture projects, plot maintenance, data collection, and participation in independent research.

Field trips, conferences, and training sessions are part of the experience. The role offers exposure to plant breeding and production, with Monday–Friday hours and a $15.00 hourly rate.