Part-Time Research Intern- College of Agricultural Sciences Southeast Agricultural Research and Education Center

Penn State University

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences Southeast Agricultural Research and Education Center in Manheim, PA offers a paid summer internship for undergraduates. Approximately 40 hours per week, mid-May thru August. Candidates must have housing and transportation to and from the facility in Lancaster County. Interns complete specific projects and daily departmental assignments, including but not limited to: Work closely with professional staff experiencing firsthand day-to-day operation of the Research Center. Support research: collect data, work with research teams and shadow graduate researchers in the field. Experience best practices for production management and crop trials: assist in planning, planting, cultivating, harvesting, etc. Training to safely operate and perform preventive maintenance on agricultural research equipment. Experience all aspects of the research facility, as well as other professional development opportunities, training, and workshops.

Requirements

• Candidates must have housing and transportation to and from the facility in Lancaster County.
• Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
• This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with professional staff experiencing firsthand day-to-day operation of the Research Center.
• Support research: collect data, work with research teams and shadow graduate researchers in the field.
• Experience best practices for production management and crop trials: assist in planning, planting, cultivating, harvesting, etc.
• Training to safely operate and perform preventive maintenance on agricultural research equipment.
• Experience all aspects of the research facility, as well as other professional development opportunities, training, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

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