Corteva

LAB - Field Science Intern

• Work in field activities, agronomy activities, seed production, harvesting, analyzing samples, and data collection of traits important to plant breeding and other research programs.

• Perform laboratory activities, such as tissue culture, media preparation, and seed screening.

• Collect high-quality data on specific traits of economic importance.

• Assist Corteva employees located in Salinas, Puerto Rico.

• Manage your own research presentation with the expectation of a verbal final report.

• Gain excellent experience that can be applied to full-time positions in the industry or in preparation for additional graduate-level training in the plant sciences.

• Priority will be given to students who are at least current sophomores at an accredited university.

• Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.

• Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.

• Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of the internship.

• Must be able to relocate to the geography of the R&D center for the duration of the internship.

• Creative thinking and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Gain practical experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.

• Enjoy the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico.

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and research.

• Develop professional skills and build a network in the agricultural research field.