Seed Production Intern — Summer Field Ops & Data

Bayer; Waco (NE); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer offers a 12-week Row Crop Production Intern program at North America Seed Production sites, typically mid-May to mid-August. You will gain hands-on experience at a seed production facility, working with site leaders, technicians, and growers to drive safety, quality, and process improvement.

You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, demonstrate teamwork and strong communication, and be prepared to contribute to data-driven decisions while completing a site-directed project.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and the capacity to be a leader among peers.
• Desire to learn, willingness to ask questions, and ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Be fully immersed in the seed production process and actively participate in key operations across the site.
• Support receiving and counting product returns, including bagging and re-bagging activities to ensure accurate inventory and product flow.
• Assist with reworking product and performing quality sampling and testing to help maintain high product quality standards.
• Participate in field inspections and support field operations such as pollination, detasseling, and flaming.
• Contribute to data collection and analysis related to seed production processes, supporting data-driven decision making.
• Support the execution of One Product Supply System (OnePSS) activities in the seed production environment.
• Plan, execute, and complete a site-directed project that impacts safety, product quality, and process optimization.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Ownership

Attention to detail

Data collection

Leadership

Problem solving

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Agronomy / Crop science (Bachelor's or Master's)

Job description

Bayer offers a 12-week Row Crop Production Intern program at North America Seed Production sites, typically mid-May to mid-August. You will gain hands-on experience at a seed production facility, working with site leaders, technicians, and growers to drive safety, quality, and process improvement.

You must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program, demonstrate teamwork and strong communication, and be prepared to contribute to data-driven decisions while completing a site-directed project.