Research Intern

Beck's Hybrids; Olivia (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Job summary

Beck's Hybrids seeks motivated college students for a paid internship and experiential learning in agronomy. Interns will engage in corn and soybean research, including performance testing, breeding, molecular markers, transformation, and product development.

Housing is provided or a stipend may be offered, with travel and extended site work required. Expect a summer project focusing on seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, and laboratory work under supervision.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college and pursuing a relevant field.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Safety-sensitive position.
• Overtime and overnight travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation: Travel to Beck's location for an extended period and assist seed prep (housing provided).
• Plot Planting: Travel with Beck’s staff to outlying locations to plant test plots.
• Data Collection: Help collect early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Breeding Nursery: May travel to Beck’s location to assist pollinating corn breeding nursery.
• Laboratory: Assist in molecular marker and transformation laboratories.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled in college

Tools

Molecular markers

Laboratory techniques

Job description

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.