WinField United Summer Research Technician Intern - River Falls, WI

Land O'Lakes, Inc.; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. invites applications for the WinField United Summer Research Technician Intern in River Falls, WI.

This internship offers hands-on agronomic research experience, with plot work, data entry, and field duties alongside experienced teams. The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, willingness to work extended hours and travel, and the ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license by start or soon after hire.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an agricultural field.
• Must be able to obtain Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License by start date or within 2 weeks of hire.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as needed.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to drive various vehicles and wear PPE when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishing test plots and field work in research plots.
• Identify weeds and assess weed control, identify insects, and conduct scouting.
• Maintain product inventory and mix pesticides for trials.
• Enter data from trials and evaluate results.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and perform equipment maintenance.
• Participate in training activities and demonstrate integrity in daily tasks.

Skills

Crop growth curiosity

Math and attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Physical stamina

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in agriculture

Job description

WinField United Summer Research Technician Intern - River Falls, WI

WinField United Summer Research Technician Internship - River Falls, WI

The WinField Answer Plot® Program hosts agronomic research plots across the country. Plots provide area farmers to see firsthand how seed and crop protection products perform in local fields, allowing them to make decisions for their own operations with confidence. Learn more about how Answer Plots help at www.answerplot.com.

Pay: Starting at $22 - 24 per hour based on skills and experience. Location: Must have the ability to live near the River Falls, WI area throughout duration of employment. Housing stipend and relocation assistance provided for eligible candidates. The job will provide research and agronomy experience at field locations in River Falls, WI.

Position Duration: May - August (flexible start and end dates). This position will require some travel throughout the duration of the internship. Potential for part-time work into the fall depending upon intern school schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with putting in test plots and conducting field work in the research plots
• Weed identification, weed control evaluation, insect identification, and scouting techniques
• Maintain product inventory
• Mix pesticides for research trials
• Input data collected from research trials and evaluate research trials
• Keep a clean and safe work environment
• Help to perform general maintenance on equipment
• Participate in training activities as directed
• Perform daily activities in a manner that reflects high integrity

Experience-Education (Required)

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in an agricultural related major or program.
• Must be able to obtain Non-Commercial Pesticide Applicator License by start date or within 2 weeks of hire.
• Ability to work extended hours (planting, post applications and pollination seasons) and periodically stay overnight.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Must be able to drive various types of vehicles in variable types of road and weather conditions.
• Must be able to work while wearing application equipment and personal protective equipment.

Competencies-Skills (Required)

• Willing to learn regional crop growth and development.
• Basic math skills, attentive to detail, and able to deliver results without direct supervision.
• Manage time and effectively prioritize work tasks.
• Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems.
• Frequently move, lift and carry boxes, tubs, and tools weighing 50-60 lbs., access and utilize farm equipment, and move or traverse on uneven ground.

Competencies-Skills (Preferred)

• Technical knowledge in agronomy, ag technology, and crop sciences preferred.
• Farm background work experience and/or agribusiness work experience is preferred, but not essential.

Work Environment:

• Outside work environment.
• Will be required to handle crop products in the lab and in field conditions.
• Hours worked each day may exceed 8 hours.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices.

Land O’Lakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world.

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