LAB - Field Science Intern

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. 

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