Vegetable Seed Field Production Research Intern

Cagayan State University; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of belonging and collaboration

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Competitive wages

Career development resources

Meaningful, innovative projects

Job summary

The Pasco, WA area is hosting a field production internship focused on agricultural research. You will assist in designing and planting field trials, perform seed lab tasks, mapping, data collection, and seed processing while learning modern field research techniques.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's in Agronomy or Plant Biology, hold a valid driver's license, be proficient in English, and ready to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, or a closely related agricultural field.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Detail and accuracy-oriented, able to understand and follow procedures and policies.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating design, set-up and planting of Field Production Research trials at domestic locations.
• Performing seed lab work: trial setup, field mapping, planting prep, seed cleaning, labeling.
• Conducting fieldwork including planting, staking, pollination, data acquisition, seed harvest.
• Processing seed from field studies and managing seed inventories for experiments.
• Managing data from experiments, including acquisition and analysis support.
• Assisting with lab seed treatment applications and related field trial plantings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Seed biology knowledge

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy/Plant Biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating the design, set-up, and planting of Field Production Research (FPR) trials at all required domestic locations.
• Performing seed lab work such as trial setup, field mapping, planting preparation, seed cleaning, and labeling.
• Conducting fieldwork including planting, staking, pollination, data acquisition, and seed harvest.
• Processing seed from field studies and assisting in managing seed inventories for experiments.
• Managing data from experiments, including acquisition and analysis support.
• Assisting with lab seed treatment applications and related field trial plantings.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, or a closely related agricultural field.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Proficient in English.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Detail and accuracy-oriented, able to understand and follow procedures and policies.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with little supervision.
• Previous internship or co-op experience related to agriculture is preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of plant physiology, seed biology, and field research techniques and technology.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary ranging from $20 to $45.
• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration.
• Promotion of professional development and work-life balance.
• Competitive wages.
• Ongoing career development resources.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful, innovative projects.

Training & Development

Participants gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills.