Watermelon Breeding Intern — Plant Science & Agronomy

Internship Exploring General Business & Beyond Requirements

• Close or recent Graduate in Plant Science related fields.

• As an Intern in the Watermelon Breeding program; you create chemistry by leveraging your knowledge in the field of agronomy, seed science, plant science, or a related discipline to build your experience in hybrid seed production/research, seed production/quality assurance.
• You will work under the direction of Watermelon breeder and breeding specialist to achieve Watermelon breeding needs.
• Your agronomic knowledge of crop production systems will be essential as you conduct data collection, seed harvesting, sow and planting.
• Your effective written and verbal communication skills will serve you well as you participate in weekly meetings.
• Applying your mastery of technical skills associated with personal computers such as Excel and Word, you will accurately document and maintain field notes in internal record system.
• Your unwavering commitment to compliance will be evident as you complete stewardship, safety and other trainings required for Watermelon breeding.
• Working well as a team player, you will assist as needed with other assignments as directed by Breeder or breeding specialist.

• Hold or be working toward a Bachelor's preferably specializing in Crop Science or related discipline.
• Communication and human relations skills are necessary to perform the duties of the position.
• Analytical and creative skills are needed to manage and resolve complex duties when necessary.