About the role#
As a Row Crop Production Intern, you will work at a seed production site for 12 weeks during the summer of 2027. You will report to site management and work alongside technicians, growers, and vendors. A mentor will guide your tasks and project completion throughout the program. This is a full-time, paid position focused on safety, product quality, and process optimization.
What you'll do#
- Participate in daily operations across the production site.
- Support receiving and counting product returns, including bagging and re-bagging.
- Assist with product reworking, quality sampling, and testing.
- Help with field inspections and operations like pollination, detasseling, and flaming.
- Collect and analyze data to support seed production processes.
- Support the execution of One Product Supply System (OnePSS) activities.
- Plan and complete a site-directed project focused on safety or process improvement.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program.
- Preferred fields of study include agronomy, crop science, agricultural business, agriculture technology systems, technology, or engineering.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Self-motivation and a focus on results.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Computer proficiency for data acquisition and record keeping.
- A valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite.
- A desire to learn, willingness to ask questions, and the ability to adapt to change.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role located in one of the following cities: Waco, NE; Illiopolis, IL; Remington, IN; Boone, IA; Clarion, IA; Williamsburg, IA; Constantine, MI; Kearney, NE; or West Fargo, ND.
- The internship runs for 12 weeks, typically from mid-May to mid-August.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise focused on healthcare and nutrition. The company operates in the life sciences sector with specialties in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. It maintains a large workforce of over 95,000 employees across international locations. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the organization develops products intended to address health and food security needs.
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