Research​/Development Intern, Agriculture ​/ Farming

Intern Opportunity

Immediate need for a talented intern. This is a 06+ months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Florida, Georgia (Onsite).

Job
-47711 Pay Range: $17 - $20/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan.

Key Requirements and Technology

Experience:

• We are seeking a seasonal employee to provide support to the watermelon breeding and product development team.
• The intern will work with research and breeding programs to learn techniques and decision-making criteria as it relates to vegetable hybrid/cultivar development.
• Assist in breeding programs and product development with field phenotyping and data capture
• Assist in harvest and yield data collection
• Help to execute greenhouse planting and on farm field trial execution, observation, and evaluation
• Able to regularly lift 50 lbs.
• Knowledge, Skills and Ability
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with watermelon production or ability to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Methodical and thorough working habits.
• Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and managers at all times.
• Work well under pressure in order to meet multiple, and sometimes, competing deadlines.
• Ability to bend, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in field under varying conditions & ability to walk several miles per day.
• A valid driver's license and availability for overnight trips
• Vehicle will be provided;
  Cell phone and laptop provided
• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture or a related field
• Prior lab/field experience

Our client is a leading Chemical Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration. Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.