Seed Production Research Intern: Field & Lab Experience

Vylor Inc.; Johnston (IA); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Vylor seeks a Seed Production Research and Characterization Intern to support seed-parent characterization and production research at the Johnston, Iowa research center. This three-month internship offers hands-on experience across field, lab, greenhouse, and growth‑chamber activities.

You'll manage an individual research project, present results to the intern group in Johnston, and collaborate with scientists across plant breeding and trait development.

Qualifikationen

• Current sophomore or junior standing at an accredited college or university.
• Pursuing a degree in agronomy, plant breeding, plant physiology, plant pathology, genetics, biology, or related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
• Enrollment at an accredited college or university at the time of the internship.
• Strong self-motivation, initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to remote field locations, including possible overnight travel.
• Willingness and ability to work in varying field, laboratory, greenhouse, and growth-chamber conditions.

Aufgaben

• Field research: Collect accurate field observations and phenotypic data for production-research studies across multiple crops.
• Research support: Assist scientists with research tools, sample collection, and study execution in field and lab settings.
• Study maintenance: Assist with plot maintenance, labeling, sample organization, and data quality.
• Controlled-environment research: Participate in lab, greenhouse, and growth-chamber work including data collection.
• Data management and analysis: Organize and analyze data using established protocols and tools.
• Team collaboration: Work with Johnston teams and regional locations as needed.
• Project ownership: Plan and complete an individual research project and present findings verbally.

Kenntnisse

Self-motivation

Strong communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Independent work

Ausbildung

Sophomore or junior standing

Pursuing degree in agronomy/plant science

GPA 3.5 on 4.0 scale

Enrollment at accredited college/university

Jobbeschreibung

Vylor seeks a Seed Production Research and Characterization Intern to support seed-parent characterization and production research at the Johnston, Iowa research center. This three-month internship offers hands-on experience across field, lab, greenhouse, and growth‑chamber activities.

You'll manage an individual research project, present results to the intern group in Johnston, and collaborate with scientists across plant breeding and trait development.