Paid Agriculture Research Intern - Seed & Breeding Lab

Beck's-Hybrid; Meadowcrest Estates Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Housing stipend

Job summary

Beck's is seeking a Research Intern to support the Research Department in Olivia, MN. This part-time internship offers hands-on experience in corn and soybean research, including field prep, planting, data collection, and early-stage breeding support.

You will gain exposure to seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, and laboratory activities while collaborating with Beck’s staff. Housing is furnished or a stipend is provided, spanning May through August 2027.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and collaborate with a team.
• Overtime and overnight travel are required.
• Agriculture experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation: travel and work at Beck’s location, assist with seed preparation.
• Plot Planting: accompany staff to outdoor locations to plant test plots.
• Data Collection: assist with collecting agronomic notes.
• Breeding Nursery: assist in corn breeding nursery activities.
• Laboratory: assist with molecular marker and/or transformation labs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Prioritization

Independent work

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Education

Currently enrolled as a college student

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Beck's is seeking a Research Intern to support the Research Department in Olivia, MN. This part-time internship offers hands-on experience in corn and soybean research, including field prep, planting, data collection, and early-stage breeding support.

You will gain exposure to seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, and laboratory activities while collaborating with Beck’s staff. Housing is furnished or a stipend is provided, spanning May through August 2027.