Research & Development Intern

haecareers; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Earned Wage Access (DailyPay)

Job summary

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC offers seasonal internships with our Research and Development teams. Open to undergraduates and graduates, part-time during the school year and full-time in the summer, covering a range of crops across the Central Valley and Central Coast.

Roles include hands-on project work, data entry, and assisting with sprayer calibration, while emphasizing safety and adherence to company policies. Qualified students gain practical experience in agricultural science settings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Spanish language ability is a plus for communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with chemical applications, sample collection and evaluating test plots.
• Help with calculations for sprayer calibration and application rate.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as irrigation tracking and pest monitoring.
• Complete paperwork and enter data into the system.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

English literacy

Spanish helpful

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year of college

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

Helena is seeking undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in the School of Agricultural Sciences or similar educational discipline interested in seasonal internships with our Research and Development (R&D) teams. We offer hands on experience with a variety of agricultural crops throughout the Central Valley and Central Coast. Part-time positions are available during the semester and full-time positions are available during the summer.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Works on assigned projects with different teams. Some of these projects may include: chemical applications, sample collection and evaluating test plots.
• Assists with calculations for sprayer calibration and application rate.
• Conducts maintenance duties such as running irrigation and tracking for secondary pests.
• Completes proper paperwork as needed.
• Enters data into the computer system.
• Searches and investigates information contained in files and inserts additional data in file records as needed.
• Completes reports and keeps files current.
• Supplies information from file data or removes files upon request.
• Types labels and reports.
• Opens and distributes mail.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of college is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position will be in an office setting and outdoors in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, you could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock.

This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand sit, stand (8 hours a day or more), lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to and including 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to and including 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping and twisting using hands and wrists, bending and stooping for long periods of time, working below knee levels for short periods of time and working above shoulder level for short periods.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Temporary positions at Helena are eligible for Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan that offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

STAY CONNECTED TO HELENA!

Follow us on social @HelenaCareers or visit us at helenacareers.com.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.