Wheat Breeding Intern - Fargo, North Dakota-00177

Description


The successful candidate for this Monsanto Plant Breeding Intern position will receive hands-on experience at Fargo, North Dakota, one of our North American Wheat breeding locations. During this paid, 3-month summer assignment, the student will have exposure to the Plant Breeding function and, possibly, other related Monsanto functions such as Marker Labs, Seed Production Plants, and Transgenic Development groups. The Intern must plan to return to academic studies the following fall semester in order to qualify for the program.



At the completion of the internship, this Intern will present her/his findings to an audience of peers and to Monsanto Breeding Team Leads. End of Summer Presentations are hosted at a designated Monsanto site, where all Monsanto Plant Breeding Interns will network with scientists and learn more about future career opportunities at Monsanto.



Daily transportation to the Monsanto site is required and will be the responsibility of the Intern. Any required off-site travel will be provided by Monsanto. Extended hours can be expected during peak season; overnight travel is rare, but may be required.



The Monsanto Plant Breeding Intern Program is committed to providing Interns with the unique opportunity to gain a practical, first-hand understanding of Monsanto's commercial plant breeding program. This Plant Breeding Intern will receive the guidance of the Breeder/Site Supervisor, who will outline general responsibilities, provide regular feedback, assist in project assignment and completion, and arrange for the intern to receive opportunities to visit other functions.



Responsibilities:



This Intern will be assigned a specific research project in addition to daily responsibilities which include:

* Nursery or yield plot planting and harvesting
* Plot establishment and maintenance
* Data collection
* Plant pollination
* Assisting with management of seasonal employees

Qualifications


Required Skills/Experience:

* Current enrollment in BS or MS degree program in plant science or related field
* Sophomore standing or higher (but not yet graduated)
* Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0
* Personal transportation
* Ability to pass Level 2 drivers training
* Willingness/ability to relocate for the summer if necessary
* Interest in exploring a career in agriculture
* Detail and results-orientation with the ability to work independently
* Strong motivational, organization and problem solving skills
* Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel

Desired Skills/Experience:

* Prior nursery or farm experience
* Previous internship completed in related area





Job
Research & Development
Primary Location
North America-USA-North Dakota-Fargo
Organization
Global Specialty Breeding_51075702
Schedule
Full-time