Research Intern

Research Intern

Field of Work:  Breeding stations
Location: 

Shakopee, MN, US

Legal Entity:  KWS Seeds, LLC (0058)
Contract Type:  Temporary
Is Full Time?:  No
Onsite/ Remote: 
Job ID:  15294

KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. We are looking for an Agricultural Research Intern; in this position you will support the research activities for seed development and research.  You will assist with research plots, greenhouse activities, and develop operational knowledge in seed research and plant breeding. The position is located in Shakopee, MN(USSH)

 

Essential job functions: 

  • Prepare soil trays, mix media, plant, transplant, label, organize, clean, and water greenhouse plants 
  • Collect plant tissue samples for DNA marker tests 
  • Thresh, process, clean, weigh, package and set up seed 
  • Perform regulated GMO seed activities including but not limited to planting, assembling structures, maintaining plots, pollinating, rogueing, data collection, and harvesting,  
  • Aid in plot maintenance including thinning, weeding, and irrigation 
  • Perform general housekeeping and cleaning or sanitation tasks 
  • Comply with regulatory compliance guidelines 
  • Follow all safety rules 
  • Assist with other duties as needed by the business. 
  • Ensure company handbook, rules, regulations, procedures, and safety policies are followed, and personal protective equipment is used correctly. 
  • Occasionally travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
  • Meet attendance requirements 

 

Required qualifications: 

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Associate Degree program pursuing Agriculture, Agronomy, Soil Sciences, Horticulture or related field. 
  • Demonstrated experience working independently 
  • Strong problem solving, detail-oriented and organizational skills 
  • Understand and speak English 
  • Valid United States driver’s license and the ability to travel

 

Preferred qualifications: 

  • Basic farm and crop science knowledge 
  • Experience operating farm equipment 

 

Working environment: 

  • Perform outdoor and indoor work in variable conditions including heat, cold, dust, wind, and rain. Field and farm environments with exposure to pollen and chemicals. 
  • Competitive Salary: salary range is $18.50 - $23.00/hr based on qualifications.

 

We look forward to receiving your online application via our application system SuccessFactors! Please use the "Apply" function in the online advertisement.

 

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About KWS
KWS is one of the world’s leading plant breeding companies. Nearly 5,000 employees in more than 70 countries generated net sales of around €1.68 billion in the fiscal year 2023/2024. A company with a tradition of family ownership, KWS has operated independently for almost 170 years. It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seed for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflower. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods to continuously improve yield for farmers and plants’ resistance to diseases, pests and abiotic stress. To that end, the company invested more than €300 million last fiscal year in research and development. For more information: www.kws.com/career. Follow us on LinkedIn® at https://linkedin.com/company/kwsgroup/.

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