Agricultural Field Research Seed Intern Job Details | KWS SAAT SE

KWS - Tangent, OR

- Intern

Tangent, OR

Crop Production

About the position

Join KWS Seeds LLC in Tangent for an internship to see seed production in action! During this internship, you will work within either the Commercial or Pre-Commercial Department during the Sugarbeet seed production cycle. You will learn the key elements that are involved in producing a quality seed and preparing it to go to market. This internship will begin May or June, lasting approximately 12 weeks.

Responsibilities

• Working within the Pre-Commercial seed department learning the process to ensure seed purity is met; perform test crosses for seed quality, and assist in all crop management activities.
• Working within the Commercial seed department assist with the supervision of crops to ensure that plants are maintained properly according to company protocol.
• Learn to identify issues with the seed production process and provide proper direction when issues arise.
• Assist in grower communication and coordination.
• Assist in the preparation of reports regarding seed production.
• Coordinate and supervise labor crews as needed.
• Conduct germination testing and other proprietary testing.
• Ensure the Company handbook, Rules, Guidelines and Procedures, and safety policies are followed and personal protective equipment is used correctly.
• Occasionally travel and/or drive on behalf of the business.
• Some weekends and variable work schedules.
• Meet attendance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an Associate's degree in Agricultural, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or related field.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to work weekends, varying hours including all shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to independently solve problems and make decisions.
• Detailed oriented.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice-to-haves

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or related field.
• Strong multitasking abilities aptitude is highly desirable.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Experience operating farm equipment, such as tractors and similar machinery.