Pepper Machine Harvest Intern
About The Position
Advance hot and sweet pepper harvest innovations by identifying and solving critical steps to improve the marketable yield for mechanically harvested varieties; leverage advanced technologies and cross-functional collaboration to implement solutions in several pepper product pipelines. Bayer Crop Science has an opportunity for an exceptional graduate student to join a research team on site in Woodland, California, for a 3.5-month internship. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists and phenotyping specialists to support the continued development of a machine harvesting process for peppers. The intern will spend significant time working in a field environment.
Requirements
- Current M.S. or PhD student in one of the following areas: Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Plant Genetics, or Plant Science
- Experience conducting field trials, developing protocols, and managing projects independently
- Well-versed in experimental design, quantitative genetics, and data analysis (QA/QC, summary statistics, trait relationships)
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in teams
- Degree Program: PhD and discipline in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, or Plant Genetics
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 for all, Hunger for none
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Career Level
Intern
