Vegetable Seeds Intern (Payette, Idaho, US)

Biopharma Careers; Payette (ID); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is hiring a Vegetable Seeds Intern to support and learn seed manufacturing fundamentals. You will work with regional and global stakeholders to contribute to operational, field, and process-improvement activities for high-quality seed production.

The role requires enrollment in a bachelor’s degree, driving access to sites, and collaboration across cross-functional teams. Compensation includes base salary with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation to worksite.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team environment.
• Strong communication with all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated with strong results orientation.
• Able to manage deadlines with attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Leadership ability and willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Assist with documentation of operational processes within Manufacturing Excellence.
• Collaborate with onsite Manufacturing teams on key projects and deliverables.
• Support field activities: seed shipments, reconciliation, trials, rouging, disease/weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, delivery.
• Complete data validation and SAP reports for global and regional operations needs.
• Support Quality and HSE programs to drive key metrics.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to identify improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Work with Crop Specialists, Field Quality, and Production Research to improve reliability and cost.
• Engage with global and regional teams on standardization and optimization projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Job description

Vegetable Seeds Intern

In this role, you will support and learn the fundamentals of vegetable seed manufacturing while building strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders. You will contribute to key operational, field, and process improvement activities that enable reliable, high‑quality seed production.

The location for this role is Nampa, Idaho or Payette, Idaho.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Vegetable Seed Intern, include but are not limited to:

• Assist with documentation of operational processes within the Manufacturing Excellence function;
• Work with onsite Manufacturing teams to execute key projects and deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds;
• Support field activities including: timely stock seed (SS) shipment to growers and SS reconciliation, trial coordination, rouging, disease and weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery from grower to processing facility;
• Complete data validation and SAP reports to support global and regional operations needs, including equipment run time, sustainability data, and plant scheduling needs;
• Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics;
• Collaborate with cross‑functional regional teams and global teams to identify opportunities for improvement and work with the team to implement solutions;
• Cooperate with Crop Specialists, Field Quality, and Production Research personnel to identify, develop, and implement projects to improve reliability, quality, and/or cost;
• Work with global and regional teams on business initiatives, standardization, optimization projects, and related activities.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program;
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite, as most work locations are situated in areas with no public transportation available;
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team‑based environment;
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization;
• Self‑motivated with a strong results orientation;
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail;
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to organize (thoughts, data, etc.);
• Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping;
• Demonstrated leadership ability;
• Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and adaptability to change.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $22.75 to $47.75. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits may include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc (if relevant). This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least March 19, 2027

Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below.

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Location: United States : Idaho : Payette || United States : Idaho : Nampa

Division: Crop Science

Reference Code: 879409

Email: [e-mail]