Summer Research Intern: Crop Breeding & Data Analysis

Beck's Hybrids; Atlanta (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Paid internship

Job summary

Beck’s Hybrids is offering a paid summer internship in its Research Department from May through August 2027. This program provides hands-on experience in corn and soybean research, including breeding, performance testing, molecular markers, and product development.

Housing is provided or a stipend may be offered to offset living costs. You will work closely with Beck’s staff, travel to outlying locations, assist in seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, and possibly contribute to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• Overtime is required.
• Overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Seed Preparation
• Travel and housing support to assist seed prep for upcoming planting season
• Plot Planting
• Travel with Beck’s staff to planting test plots
• Data Collection
• Assist with collecting early and mid-season agronomic notes
• Breeding Nursery
• Assist pollinating Beck’s corn breeding nursery
• Laboratory
• Assist in molecular marker and/or transformation labs
• Other duties as required by supervisor

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Positive attitude

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled as a college student

Job description

Beck’s Hybrids is offering a paid summer internship in its Research Department from May through August 2027. This program provides hands-on experience in corn and soybean research, including breeding, performance testing, molecular markers, and product development.

Housing is provided or a stipend may be offered to offset living costs. You will work closely with Beck’s staff, travel to outlying locations, assist in seed preparation, plot planting, data collection, and possibly contribute to