Pepper Machine Harvest Intern

Bayer • Woodland, CA

153d • $46

About The Position

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice. Bayer Crop Science has an opportunity for an exceptional Ph.D. candidate to join a research team on site in Woodland, California for a 3-month internship (June - August). The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists and phenotyping specialists to support continued development of a machine harvesting process for peppers. The intern will spend significant time working in a field environment.

Requirements

• Currently a PhD candidate (successfully passed comprehensive/qualifying exam) in one of the following areas: Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Plant Genetics, Plant Science
• Experience with field trialing, protocol development, independent project management, mechanization/automation
• Well versed in experimental design, quantitative genetics, data analysis (QA/QC, summary statistics, trait relationships)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Design data collection protocols and execute field experiments with attention to detail
• Coordinate technical work plans and timelines across functional teams
• Collect, document, and analyze experimental data
• Synthesize findings to inform next steps
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and complete required training sessions.

Benefits

• Health care
• Vision
• Dental
• Retirement
• PTO
• Sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees