Field Research Intern
About The Position
At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet. The Agronomic Field Research Intern will support the PURIS Seeds team in advancing the development of high-performing, non-GMO pea and soybean varieties that power our plant-based food system. You’ll work hands-on in research plots, greenhouses, and labs to collect data, analyze traits, and contribute to projects that strengthen the connection between sustainable farming and future food innovation.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or a related field.
- Comfortable working outdoors in variable conditions and performing physical tasks.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
- Interest in plant genetics, seed technology, and sustainable agriculture.
Responsibilities
- Assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting seed research plots and greenhouse trials.
- Collect and record agronomic and phenotypic data, including plant health, yield, and quality metrics.
- Support seed preparation, cleaning, and sample labeling for ongoing trials.
- Help analyze research data and summarize findings for internal reporting and presentation.
- Collaborate with agronomists and scientists to test new breeding lines and evaluate seed performance across environments.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces in field and laboratory settings.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
