Trait Integration Intern

Vylor, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Vylor, Inc. invites motivated students to join a 3-month internship at the Growth Chamber Facility in Johnston, Iowa. You will support soybean and wheat population development and trait integration within plant breeding and trait development projects.

Responsibilities include growth chamber tasks, data collection, and project-level reporting. This role offers exposure to a diverse range of research activities and potential paths to full-time roles or graduate study.

Qualifications

• Sophomore or higher student enrolled at an accredited university.
• Pursuing studies in agronomy, horticulture, plant sciences, or related field.
• Minimum GPA 3.0 preferred.
• Willing to relocate to Johnston, Iowa for duration.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day growth chamber tasks: planting, pollinating, sampling.
• Collect high-quality data and maintain accurate records.
• Assist Corteva Vylor located at the research facility.
• Manage your own research project with group reporting.
• Gain experience for future full-time roles or grad studies.

Skills

Agronomy

Horticulture

Plant Physiology

Plant Pathology

Genetics

Biology

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of AgricultureAt Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer, Brevant, and Hoegemeyer, delivering performance farmers rely on.Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.Grow what's next. Grow your future. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research to enhance food security and drives sustainability? Join us at Vylor for an exciting and impactful 3-month internship designed to give broad based exposure of the day-to-day activities at our Growth Chamber Facility located in Johnston, Iowa. You will be part of a team that supports soybean and wheat population development and trait integration for both plant breeding and trait development activities. Sharing resources across research groups facilitates more efficient integrated product development. You will get the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the research facility’s activities.Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:Work as part of a team performing day to day growth chamber tasks: planting, pollinating, DNA sampling, pest and disease scouting, harvesting, threshing, and general plant careResponsible for collection of high-quality dataAssist Corteva Vylor located at the research facilityManage your own research project with the expectation of a verbal report to the larger intern group found throughout the United States.Gain excellent experience that can be applied to full-time positions in the industry, or in preparation for additional graduate level training in the plant sciences.Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:Priority will be given to students that are at least current sophomores at an accredited university. Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students. Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology or a related field.Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of internship.Must be able to relocate to the Johnston, Iowa area for the duration of the internship.Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team environment.Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.