Trait Integration Intern

Corteva Agriscience; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience internship at the Growth Chamber Facility in Johnston, Iowa, offers hands-on exposure to soybean and wheat population development and trait integration for plant breeding and trait development activities.

You will participate in day-to-day growth chamber tasks, data collection, and project reporting, with a pathway toward full-time roles or graduate study in plant sciences. Relocation to Johnston, IA is required for the duration of the internship.

Qualifications

• Current sophomore or higher; undergraduate or graduate student.
• Minimum GPA 3.0.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited university during internship.
• Must relocate to Johnston, Iowa for the duration.
• Knowledge in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology or related field.
• Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day growth chamber tasks: planting, pollinating, DNA sampling, pest and disease scouting, harvesting, threshing, and general plant care.
• Collect high-quality data.
• Assist Vylor at the research facility.
• Manage your own research project with a verbal report to the intern group.
• Gain experience applicable to full-time positions or graduate-level training in plant sciences.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Horticulture knowledge

Plant physiology

Genetics

Biology

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student

GPA ≥ 3.0

Enrolled at accredited university

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At 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 care

• Responsible for collection of high-quality data

• Assist Corteva Vylor located at the research facility

• Manage 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.

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.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information