Field Development Station Intern

FMC Corporation • Madera, CA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time. Position Summary: FMC Corporation is looking for motivated and detail-oriented undergrad summer interns to join our research station teams during! FMC’s internship program provides each student with hands – on experience, development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to connect with other students from various universities. Interns will develop an understanding of the crop protection compounds as it relates to early synthesis, field testing and subsequent registration requirements. They will also work with a team of peers to reach common goals and objectives following corporate safety guidelines. Internship duration typically lasts throughout the summer (Early May through August) at Madera, CA research station site.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to carry a 20 to 50 lb. backpack on uneven ground
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Enrolled in a School of Agricultural, Plant Sciences, or similar educational discipline.
• Candidates must have completed the first year of undergrad
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word

Nice To Haves

• Experience handling farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Interns will help field station managers to run the station evaluation program testing pre-commercial crop protection compounds.
• Responsibilities include but not limited to assistance with setting up small plot field trials, equipment calibration, measuring and mixing pesticides, spraying plots, data collection, plot maintenance, monitoring insect traps, field scouting, and some phases of general farm operations, including planting, cultivating, irrigating, discing, or mowing.
• Students will assist in the summarization of the results from the field trials utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and FMC Corporate computer systems.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees