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Beck's Hybrids

Corn Breeding Research Intern

Seward, NE · On-site

Responsibilities Corn Breeding Module * Work with the Breeding team taking notes on inbreds. The intern will learn the major aspects of corn breeding, inbred observation, development and testing. The ...

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Beck's Hybrids

Corn Breeding Research Intern

Goehner, NE · On-site

Responsibilities Corn Breeding Module * Work with the Breeding team taking notes on inbreds. The intern will learn the major aspects of corn breeding, inbred observation, development and testing. The ...

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The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS Prepare corn seeds for machine planting at the agronomy farm. Assist in planting, corn crop management, and follow agronomic practices. Collect various plant data starting ...

Texas A&M AgriLife

Research Technician II

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Information The Research Technician II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping ...

The Texas A&M University System

Research Technician II

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Information The Research Technician II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping ...

Tamus

Research Technician II

Lubbock, TX · On-site

$15.50 - $21.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Information The Research Technician II is responsible for helping the corn breeding program by preparing and package seeds, plant/maintain field plots, supervising student workers, keeping ...

Syngenta

Applied Double Haploid Scientist

Nampa, ID

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will play a pivotal role in advancing breeding efficiency across corn and cereals through innovative, scalable doubled haploid (DH) technologies. This position integrates expertise in plant ...

Syngenta Seeds

Applied Double Haploid Scientist

Nampa, ID · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will play a pivotal role in advancing breeding efficiency across corn and cereals through innovative, scalable doubled haploid (DH) technologies. This position integrates expertise in plant ...

Syngenta Group

Applied Double Haploid Scientist

Nampa, ID · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will play a pivotal role in advancing breeding efficiency across corn and cereals through innovative, scalable doubled haploid (DH) technologies. This position integrates expertise in plant ...

KWS SAAT SE

Station Technician Champaign

Champaign, IL · On-site

$25.50 - $28/hr

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

It focuses on plant breeding and the production and sale of seeds for sugarbeet, corn, cereals, vegetables, oilseed rape and sunflowers. KWS uses leading-edge plant breeding methods and invests a ...

IFSI

Research Farm Technician

Arlington, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... corn research breeding program, while also assisting the root vegetable breeding program, in the breeding, evaluation, and development of superior germplasm for use in vegetable seed markets ...

Illinois Foundation Seeds

Research Farm Technician

Arlington, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

  • Medical

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  • Retirement

  • PTO

Research Farm Technician IFSI is seeking a highly motivated research farm technician based in Arlington, WI who will primarily support the sweet corn research breeding program, while also assisting ...

Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc.

Research Farm Technician

Arlington, WI · On-site

$17.50 - $24.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Research Farm Technician IFSI is seeking a highly motivated research farm technician based in Arlington, WI who will primarily support the sweet corn research breeding program, while also assisting ...

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Corn Breeding Research Intern

Beck's Hybrids

Seward, NE • On-site

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Posted 3 days ago

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Beck’s Hybrids rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 65 rated farming

Job description

Internship Opportunity

Duration: Paid Internship from May - August 2027.

Housing: Furnished housing or stipend provided.

What to expect: Valuable experience related to the agriculture industry, professional development, summer project, etc.

Purpose and Scope

Intern will be responsible for learning about and assisting Beck's Breeding team in inbred and hybrid development. Interns will have the opportunity to take part in several facets of corn breeding, product development, inbred evaluation and research. The internship will start in mid May and last until mid August. The internship may be able to count toward college credit, depending on the candidate's school curriculum.

Responsibilities

Corn Breeding Module

  • Work with the Breeding team taking notes on inbreds. The intern will learn the major aspects of corn breeding, inbred observation, development and testing. The intern will be responsible for managing several inbred testing and observation plots. They will also assist in taking inbred and hybrid notes.
  • Assist with pollination of Beck's corn breeding nurseries
  • Assist with detasseling Beck's top cross plots

Corn Agronomy Module

  1. Plant Growth and Development
    • Interns will learn how to monitor test plots for emergence issues, recording and evaluating stand counts, determine stage of growth for development, evaluating and recording overall plant growth.
  2. Plant Pathology
    • Learn about the major diseases of corn and evaluate inbreds for their susceptibility
  3. Seed preparation
    • Assist with preparing seed for this season's test plots and nurseries. Interns will package seed and sort into planting order to help prepare for planting
  4. Plot Planting and Data Collection
    • Assist in planting test plots and research nursery. Assist in collecting required notes and other agronomic data
    • Travel with Beck's staff to outlying locations to assist with planting test plots. The intern will learn how Beck's manages its research and testing program
  • Other Duties assigned by the members of the Breeding team or any other duties for the benefit of Beck's Hybrids.
Job Requirements

Education and training:

  • Sophomore or higher in a college or university program, exceptional Freshman may be considered
  • Only candidates studying Plant Breeding, Genetics, Plant Pathology, Agronomy or Plant Science will be considered
  • Must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Farm background and general farm knowledge would be helpful but not required
  • This is a safety sensitive position

Technical knowledge:

  • Possess a positive attitude
  • Ability to establish priorities, possess a self-starter mentality, and work well independently and as a team member
  • Ability to work outside and tolerate high temperatures, high humidity, rain, and muddy conditions
  • Interns must provide own transportation to Beck facility near Goehner, NE
  • Knowledge of data analysis tools would be preferred
  • Availability of housing reimbursements
  • Overtime required
  • Overnight travel required

** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.

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