Research Intern

Beck's-Hybrid; Atlanta (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Furnished housing or stipend

Job summary

Beck’s Hybrids in Atlanta, Indiana is offering a part-time Research Intern position for the summer. The role focuses on hands-on learning in the Beck’s Research Department, spanning corn and soybean research, performance testing, molecular markers, and product development.

The internship provides housing options (furnished or stipend) and aims to deliver valuable agricultural experience, professional development, and a summer project.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation: travel to Beck’s location to prepare seed for the upcoming planting season; housing provided.
• Plot Planting: accompany 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 Beck’s location to assist with pollinating Beck’s corn breeding nursery; housing provided.
• Laboratory: may assist in molecular marker and/or transformation labs.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Positive attitude

Prioritization and independence

Team collaboration

Overtime/overnight travel

Education

Currently enrolled in college

Job description

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Research Intern

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

2 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.