About the role#
Corteva Agriscience is looking for Crop Health R&D Field Science Interns to support agricultural research across the Northern and Central United States. This internship lasts between three and six months. You will work alongside Field Scientists at research centers or in home-office environments to help develop crop protection and health products.
What you'll do#
- Manage field plots.
- Perform product characterization activities.
- Complete phenotyping tasks for crop protection product development.
- Support digital agriculture projects.
- Assist Field Scientists with daily research operations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as at least a sophomore at an accredited university.
- Enrollment for the upcoming semester or quarter at the time of the internship.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- A valid driver license with a good driving record.
- Ability to pass drug and criminal background checks.
- Academic focus in Biology, Agriculture, or related fields.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship.
- Locations include Johnston (IA), Champaign (IL), Lafayette (IN), Bethany (MO), York (NE), and Memphis (TN).
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
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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