About the role#
Corteva Agriscience is seeking interns for a 3 to 6 month program focused on crop health research and development. You will work within field research locations across California to support the development and characterization of crop protection products. This position offers exposure to agricultural research processes and provides experience relevant to future careers or graduate studies in plant sciences.
What you'll do#
- Manage field plots and conduct product characterization activities.
- Perform phenotyping tasks related to the development of crop protection products.
- Assist with digital agriculture projects.
- Support Field Scientists at dedicated research centers or in home-office environments.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore at an accredited university.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Enrollment for the upcoming semester or quarter at the time of the internship.
- Background in Biology, Agriculture, or related fields.
- Valid driver license with a good driving record.
- Ability to pass drug and criminal background checks.
Location & details#
- Locations: Woodland, Bakersfield, and Salinas, California.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Duration: 3 to 6 months, typically including the summer.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience operates in the agriculture sector. It produces seeds, crop protection products, biologicals, and digital services for farmers. The company was founded in 2018 and maintains its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. It functions as a public company with over 23,000 employees.
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