Job Description

You Will:

• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
• Support the Breeding and Market Segment Teams in field related activities for the evaluation of new experimental hybrids and new inbred lines.
• Implement High Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Melon, Watermelon, Squash, and Tomato.
• Implement electronic data collection protocols and procedures – collect, document and curate data for accuracy and integrity
• Manage and lead field crew activities during field evaluation season
• Assist breeding and market segment teams in collecting data for trait discovery and validation projects.
• Perform other duties as required to meet project needs

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or another closely related major is preferred)
• Must be continuing education upon completion of internship term (Graduation date of 12/2025 or after)
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US

Preferred Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks
• An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision
• The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed
• Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in Microsoft Office
• Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies
• Knowledge of plant breeding

Additional Information

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