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Bayer Inc.

Pepper Machine Harvest Intern

Woodland, CA · On-site

... month internship. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists and ... Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Plant Genetics, or Plant Science; * Experience conducting field trials ...

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Pepper Machine Harvest Intern

Woodland, CA · On-site

... month internship. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with scientists and ... Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Plant Genetics, or Plant Science; Experience conducting field trials ...

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AgReliant Genetics

NY · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

... plant genetics, dedicated to transforming agriculture through technological innovation. With a ... Develop, administer, and continuously improve internship and trainee programs. * Coordinate program ...

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Wisconsin

Research Specialist

Middleton, WI · On-site

$48K/yr

The successful candidate will gain practical experience in plant genetics while also seeing how ... Experience training or mentoring students, interns, or laboratory personnel Education: Bachelor ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship plant genetics in the United States is $19.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectInternship Plant GeneticsPlant Breeding Technician
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in plant science, genetics, or related fieldAssociate or bachelor's degree in agriculture, plant science, or related field
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, university facilities, field research sitesField stations, research farms, laboratory settings
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research institutions, biotech companiesSeed companies, agricultural firms, research organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level research roles in plant geneticsHands-on plant breeding and fieldwork roles

Internship Plant Genetics focuses on gaining foundational research experience in plant genetics, often in academic or research settings, while Plant Breeding Technicians are more involved in practical, field-based plant breeding activities within agricultural or commercial environments. Both roles support plant improvement but differ in scope and work environment.

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Pepper Machine Harvest Intern

Bayer Inc.

Woodland, CA • On-site

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Posted 4 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 70 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

24th of 86 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

 

Pepper Machine Harvest Intern 

         

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.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

  • 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.

WHO YOU ARE

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

  • 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

    YOUR APPLICATION      

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Health for all, Hunger for none, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer. 
To all recruitment agencies: Bayer does not accept unsolicited third party resumes.
Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
Bayer is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its application process for individuals with disabilities and encourages applicants with disabilities to request any needed accommodation(s) using the contact information below. 

  Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Notice for U.S. Visitors: All information on this site is subject to compliance with local rule and regulations as they may vary from time to time and across different geographies, including, without limitation, U.S. Executive Orders.       Bayer is an E-Verify Employer.               Location: United States : California : Woodland      Division: Crop Science     Reference Code: 880109          Contact Us     Email: hrop_usa@bayer.com 

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Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of healthcare and nutrition. We design our products and services to help people and planet thrive by supporting efforts to address the unprecedented global challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. At Bayer, we’re committed to drive sustainable development and generate a positive impact with our businesses. Through bold ideas and unprecedented insights, we’re pioneering new possibilities that advance life for all of us. That means reimagining how we care for ourselves and one another by empowering everyday health, improving approaches to patient care, and finding better ways to nourish our communities around the world.

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Whippany, NJ, US

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