Production Research Field Testing Intern

Bayer CropScience Limited; Waco (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Bayer CropScience Limited is seeking an Production Research Field Testing Intern to support germplasm, trait and chemistry evaluations, agronomic practices, and new technologies in row crop production.

Responsibilities include data collection, field and lab tasks, data management, and supervising seasonal staff while ensuring adherence to HSE and QA/QC standards. Strong teamwork and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in agronomy, crop science, or related field.
• Valid driver’s license; travel between local sites/fields is necessary.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
• Self-motivated with a strong results orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to organize work effectively.
• Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Ability to attain pesticide applicator license.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities with the site team.
• Complete assigned field data collection.
• Execute day-to-day lab and field tasks as directed.
• Review collected data and manage the data process at the site.
• Participate in field maintenance and evaluation to sustain high-quality research.
• Direct and monitor the work of seasonal help during field season.
• Adhere to Bayer’s HSE and QA/QC standards.
• Work effectively in team-based and individual settings.

Skills

Teamwork

Data collection

Leadership

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student in agronomy/crop science

Tools

Data acquisition software

Job description

Production Research Field Testing Intern

As a Production Research Intern, you will assist with research protocols and related trial management and data collection to support the advancement of germplasm, trait and chemistry evaluations, agronomic practices, and new technologies focused on row crop production.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Manage execution of day‑to‑day activities and work with the site team;
• Complete assigned field data collection;
• Execute day‑to‑day lab and field tasks as directed;
• Review collected data and be responsible for the data management process at the site;
• Participate in needed field maintenance and evaluation to maintain high‑quality research;
• Direct and monitor the work of seasonal help during field season;
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adherence to Bayer’s Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards;
• Work effectively in both team‑based and individual settings.

Who you are

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in agronomy, crop science, or a related field;
• Valid driver’s license, as driving between local sites/fields is necessary for this position as well as for transportation to the work site;
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team‑based environment;
• Self‑motivated with a strong results orientation;
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail;
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to organize work effectively;
• Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping;
• Demonstrated leadership ability;
• Ability to attain pesticide applicator license.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Location: United States : Nebraska : Waco United States : Illinois : Farmer City United States : Michigan : Constantine

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 879698

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