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Greenhouse Agronomy Intern
- Corteva Agriscience (Salinas, PR)
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Join our team as a **Greenhouse Agronomy Intern** and take part in a **three-month internship** designed to provide broad exposure to the day-to-day operations of a breeding program at our research center in **Salinas, Puerto Rico** . Gain hands-on experience in controlled environment agriculture, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to innovative projects that support sustainable crop production.
Responsibilities
+ Gain hands-on experience in crop production within controlled environments.
+ Collaborate with agronomists and researchers to optimize growing practices, monitor plant health, and contribute to innovative solutions for high-efficiency greenhouse farming.
+ Engage directly in greenhouse crop production activities, including planting, seed production, harvesting, and trait evaluation.
+ Support research breeding programs by collecting and analyzing data on traits of economic importance.
+ Work alongside Corteva researchers and agronomists based in Salinas, Puerto Rico.
+ Prepare and present your findings, culminating in a verbal final report.
+ Gain valuable experience applicable to full-time roles in the agricultural industry or future graduate-level studies in plant sciences.
Qualifications
+ Current sophomore or higher pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, or a related field at an accredited university.
+ Minimum GPA of 3.0.
+ Strong foundation in greenhouse crop production; experience with controlled environment agriculture is a plus.
+ Must be enrolled at an accredited university during the internship period.
+ Willing to relocate to Salinas, Puerto Rico.
+ Creative, team-oriented, and passionate about sustainable agriculture.
Benefits
+ Gain practical experience in a dynamic, research-driven environment.
+ Work with a diverse and collaborative team of professionals.
+ Enjoy the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico during your internship experience.
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
For US Applicants: See the ‘Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law’ poster. To all recruitment agencies: Corteva does not accept unsolicited third party resumes and is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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