Temporary Research Summer Intern 2026 - Mills River, NC

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

LEAD courses

Childcare discounts

Wellness membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University in Mills River, NC is seeking a Temporary Research Summer Intern for 2026 to support faculty and staff in meeting nursery crop production goals. You will engage in plant breeding, tissue culture, and data collection while participating in field trips and conferences.

The role offers exposure to transplanting, plot maintenance, and independent research projects within a dynamic research environment on campus and in related facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrolling in a 4-year undergraduate plant sciences program or recent graduate.
• Strong interest and background in horticulture, plant materials, research, and plant breeding.
• Valid driver's license (if required).

Responsibilities

• Assist in transplanting and maintenance of tissue culture projects.
• Maintain plots and conduct flow cytometry.
• Produce containers and collect data for plant production.
• Participate in independent research projects, field trips, and attend conferences.

Skills

Interest in horticulture

Research background

Plant breeding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Enrolling in a 4-year undergraduate plant sciences program

Job description

Overview

Temporary Research Summer Intern 2026 at Mills River, NC. In this role, you will assist faculty and staff to meet annual plant production goals across a variety of nursery crops. The internship exposes you to plant breeding and improvement, propagation, tissue culture, and plant production. You will participate in transplanting, maintenance of tissue culture projects, plot maintenance, flow cytometry, container production, and data collection, and will also join independent research projects, field trips, and conferences.

Responsibilities

• Assist in transplanting and maintenance of tissue culture projects.
• Maintain plots and conduct flow cytometry.
• Produce containers and collect data for plant production.
• Participate in independent research projects, field trips, and attend conferences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; enrolling in a 4‑year undergraduate plant sciences program or recent graduate.
• Strong interest and background in horticulture, plant materials, research, and plant breeding.
• Valid driver's license (if required).

Benefits

Health insurance for temporary employees, LEAD courses, and compatibility with childcare discounts, wellness and recreation membership, and wellness programs. Eligibility varies with employment status.

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574.