About the role#
The Agronomy Intern supports BRINCK grow trials by carrying out test plans, preparing materials, and documenting results. You will work alongside R&D staff, engineers, and operations personnel to monitor and maintain greenhouse operations. Each intern is assigned specific projects matched to their skills and interests, which are presented at the end of the term.
What you'll do#
- Execute grow trial test plans, including treatment layout, randomization, and scheduling.
- Prepare growing media, containers, seeds, fertilizers, and amendments.
- Plant, transplant, irrigate, and fertilize trials according to protocol.
- Take measurements such as germination, plant height, biomass, root development, and pH or electrical conductivity.
- Collect plant, media, and water samples for testing.
- Record observations, photographs, and environmental conditions in data sheets and logs.
- Monitor greenhouse conditions like temperature, humidity, and lighting, and report issues.
- Organize trial data and present results through summaries and charts.
- Maintain and improve greenhouse infrastructure, including irrigation systems and benches.
- Keep work areas clean and follow all company safety and handling procedures for fertilizers and pesticides.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Agronomy, Plant Science, Crop Science, Soil Science, Horticulture, or a related field.
- Junior or senior standing.
- Completed coursework in plant science, soil science, or crop production, including laboratory or field work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer.
- Careful, detail-oriented approach to measurement and record-keeping.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle history.
- Ability to pass a drug and alcohol test, physical, and background check.
- Preferred experience includes work in a greenhouse, nursery, or research plot, as well as coursework in statistics, plant nutrition, or integrated pest management.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site internship based in Athol, Idaho.
- Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance, such as Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, or Spokane.
- The role requires the physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work occurs in greenhouses, outdoor areas, labs, and industrial environments where you may encounter heat, humidity, dust, and noise.
About Idaho Forest Group
Idaho Forest Group produces and distributes wood products. The company operates six sawmills in northern Idaho and a facility in Mississippi. It was founded in 2008 and maintains its headquarters in Coeur d'Alene. With a capacity of nearly 2 billion board feet annually, the firm serves domestic and international markets.
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