Tissue Culture Internship: Rotations in Plant Production

Walters Gardens, Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Wellness program

Employee discounts on company products

Education reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Walters Gardens, Inc. offers a 12-week rotational internship in Zeeland, MI, focused on tissue culture and plant production. You’ll rotate through motherstock greenhouse, tissue culture lab, greenhouse production, acclimation range, and IPM, gaining hands-on experience and an individual project guided by your supervisor.

Open to current college students; juniors/seniors preferred. The program includes mentorship, workshops, and opportunities to network within horticulture and plant sciences.

Qualifications

• Current students enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Rising juniors and seniors (or final year) preferred
• Majors in Plant Science, Horticulture, Biology, Agriculture, Biotechnology encouraged
• Curiosity and hands-on mindset are essential

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different areas of production, including Motherstock Greenhouse & Virus Lab, Tissue Culture Lab, Greenhouse Production & Planting Lines, Acclimation Range, Integrated Pest Management
• Shadow and collaborate with other departments to broaden knowledge
• Complete an individual project designed with your supervisor to apply what you learn
• Gain mentorship and professional experience in horticulture and plant sciences
• Attend team meetings, workshops, and networking events during Summer 2027
• Full-time, 40 hours per week with a housing stipend

Skills

Curiosity

Hands-on mindset

Education

Major in Plant Science / Horticulture / Biology / Agriculture / Biotechnology

Job description

Walters Gardens, Inc. offers a 12-week rotational internship in Zeeland, MI, focused on tissue culture and plant production. You’ll rotate through motherstock greenhouse, tissue culture lab, greenhouse production, acclimation range, and IPM, gaining hands-on experience and an individual project guided by your supervisor.

Open to current college students; juniors/seniors preferred. The program includes mentorship, workshops, and opportunities to network within horticulture and plant sciences.