• LAB - Field Science Intern

    Corteva Agriscience (Salinas, PR)


    LAB-Field Science Intern

    **Job Description:** Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Field Research Intern to participate in a 3-month internship designed to give broad-based exposure to the day-to-day activities of a breeding program in the Salinas, Puerto Rico, research center. You will participate in all aspects of the research center’s activities.

    Responsibilities:

    + Work in field activities, agronomy activities, seed production, harvesting, analyzing samples, and data collection of traits important to plant breeding and other research programs.

    + Perform laboratory activities, such as tissue culture, media preparation, and seed screening.

    + Collect high-quality data on specific traits of economic importance.

    + Assist Corteva employees located in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

    + Manage your own research presentation with the expectation of a verbal final report.

    + 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:

    + Priority will be given to students who are at least current sophomores at an accredited university.

    + Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.

    + Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.

    + Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

    + Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of the internship.

    + Must be able to relocate to the geography of the R&D center for the duration of the internship.

    + Creative thinking and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

    Benefits:

    + Gain practical experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

    + Work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.

    + Enjoy the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico.

    + Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and research.

    + Develop professional skills and build a network in the agricultural research field.

     

    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

     

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