Research Intern

Beck'S Superior Hybrids; Atlanta (IN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 34,440,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Stipend or furnished housing

Job summary

Beck's Superior Hybrids in Atlanta, IN seeks a Research Intern for spring/summer. This paid internship provides hands-on experience in corn and soybean research, including field trials, breeding nursery, and lab support.

The role requires currently enrolled college student, valid driver's license, willingness to travel and overtime, housing provided.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student and able to travel as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; multitask and prioritize.
• Overtime and overnight travel required.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation: travel to Beck's locations and prepare seed for planting season (housing provided).
• Plot Planting: accompany staff to outlying locations to plant test plots.
• Data Collection: assist with collecting early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Breeding Nursery: assist with pollinating Beck's corn breeding nursery at a Beck's location (housing provided).
• Laboratory: assist in molecular marker and/or transformation labs.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Overtime readiness

Overnight travel

Education

Currently enrolled as a college student

Job description

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Research Intern

Intern Part-Time Atlanta, IN, Atlanta, IN, US 1 Attachments

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2379

Duration: Paid Internship from May - August 2027.

Housing: Furnished housing or stipend provided.

What to expect:

Valuable experience related to the agriculture industry, professional development, summer project, etc.

Purpose and Scope

Interns will be responsible for learning about and assisting with Beck’s Research Department. Interns will have the opportunity to take part in several facets of corn and soybean research including performance testing, corn breeding, molecular markers, transformation, and product development.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation
  • Travel and work at Beck’s location for an extended period of time (housing provided) and assist with preparing seed for the upcoming planting season.
• Plot Planting
  • Travel with Beck’s staff to outlying locations to assist with planting test plots.
• Data Collection
  • Assist with collecting early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Breeding Nursery
  • May travel and work at a Beck’s location for an extended period of time (housing provided) and assist with pollinating Beck’s corn breeding nursery.
• Laboratory
  • May assist in molecular marker and/or transformation labs.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education and training:

• 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.

Technical knowledge:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess positive attitude
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, work as a team member and proceed with objectives without supervision
• Overtime is required
• Overnight travel is required

Experience:

• Agriculture experience preferred

In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.