Wheat Genetics & Breeding Intern: Field-to-Lab Research

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 44,640 - 46,872; Full time

Job summary

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Pullman, WA, offers a research opportunity in wheat genetics under the USDA ARS Pacific West program. The appointment is full-time and includes a monthly stipend ranging from $4,000 to $4,200. The start date is August 1, 2026, with a one-year appointment that may be renewed based on funding and performance.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field earned within the last five years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, completed within the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Participate in wheat breeding and genetics research focused on soft white and club wheat improvement.
• Learn DNA extraction, quantify and normalize DNA, run molecular marker assays, and analyze results.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Health and Medical Sciences

Job description

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education in Pullman, WA, offers a research opportunity in wheat genetics under the USDA ARS Pacific West program. The appointment is full-time and includes a monthly stipend ranging from $4,000 to $4,200. The start date is August 1, 2026, with a one-year appointment that may be renewed based on funding and performance.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field earned within the last five years.