Technology Research Intern (UAS)

Beck's Hybrids; Atlanta (IN); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Furnished housing

Housing stipend

Job summary

Beck’s Hybrids, a leading agri-tech company in Indiana, is offering a paid internship from May to August 2027 to support its Research Department in corn and soybean projects. You’ll gain hands-on experience in performance testing, breeding, molecular markers, transformation, and product development, with housing provided for the duration of the program.

The role requires current college enrollment, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel and work overtime.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Safety-sensitive position; pre-employment drug test and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Seed preparation and planting support at Beck’s locations.
• Travel with staff to outlying locations for test plots.
• Collect early and mid-season agronomic notes.
• Assist in pollinating Beck’s corn breeding nursery.
• Support molecular marker and transformation labs.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Independent worker

Overtime required

Overnight travel

Education

Currently enrolled as a college student

Job description

• It is a strict requirement to have already obtained your Part 107 certification for this role.

• It is a strict requirement to have already obtained your Part 107 certification for this role.

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.