Plant Breeding Research Intern

Legacy Agripartners; Waupaca (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Legacy Seeds is a summer Research Internship located at the Legacy Seeds Research & Learning Center (RLC) in Waupaca, WI, with occasional travel around Wisconsin. This paid internship offers hands-on experience in agricultural R&D and includes projects or credit as available.

Responsibilities include organizing field research plots, maintaining the RLC facilities, hosting customer plot tours, and compiling data using Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate's or bachelor's degree in plant biology, agronomy, agricultural business, or related field.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and be 18+.
• Able to lift 50–60 lbs and perform manual tasks.
• Flexible hours; weekend availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, establishing, maintaining, and evaluating field research plots across WI.
• Assist in upkeep of the RLC building and grounds.
• Aid in planning and hosting customer plot tours at the RLC.
• Compile observation data using Microsoft 365 programs.
• Safely operate equipment and tools.
• Give and receive feedback to collaborate with the team.
• Must be able to adapt to changing work environments.
• Winter hours could be offered for greenhouse and plant breeding tasks.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in plant biology / agronomy / agricultural business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Legacy Seeds is one of three private alfalfa breeding programs left in the US! This Research Internship provides a unique opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented person wanting an insight into working in agricultural R&D. This will be a summer position based at the Legacy Seeds Research & Learning Center (RLC) in Waupaca, WI with occasional travel around Wisconsin.

This is a paid internship ranging from $15 to $20 per hour. Credit and independent projects available depending on candidate needs/interests.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist in organizing, establishing, maintaining, and evaluating field research plots across WI
• Assist in the upkeep of the RLC building and grounds.
• Aid in planning and hosting customer plot tours at the RLC
• Compile observation data using Microsoft 365 programs
• Safely operate equipment and tools
• Give and receive feedback to collaborate with the team
• Must be able to adapt to changing work environments
• Winter hours could also be offered to help with greenhouse and plant breeding tasks upon candidate availability

Requirements

• Pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree, preferably in plant biology, agronomy, agricultural business, or related field of study
• Must hold a valid driver’s license or be able to attain one, and have a good driving record
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and be 18 years of age
• Flexible hours and/or extended hours may be required
• Ability to move, lift, and carry boxes, tubs, and tools weighing 50-60 lbs. across uneven ground
• Strong communication, leadership, and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to work without supervision