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.

Technology Development Field Intern

PURPOSE

The Technology Development Field Intern will serve as a key member of the local Technology Development (TD) team that generates high quality product data for our customers. This intern will have the opportunity to interact with Bayer Company representatives and farmer cooperators, while enabling our field research operations through logistics support. Collaborate with internal teams and build knowledge and experience in seed and traits and crop protection technologies

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

• Safety: Comply with all OSHA and Bayer safety requirements
• Regulatory Compliance: Understand and assist with all EPA, USDA-APHIS, and internal Bayer Confined Field Trial requirements for regulated plot testing
• Assist TD representative(s) with planting activities
• Data: Assist with required data collection
• Plot Maintenance: Mowing, hand weeding, spraying border areas, signage
• Mid-Season: Participation in plot tours, field trainings, and field days

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values, more specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Biology, Plant Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, or related field
• Valid driver's license
• Able to pass pre-employment Driver's checks (Motor Vehicle Records & Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience operating farm equipment or willingness to learn
• Windows & iOS Operating Systems/ basic computer skills
• Post-secondary education
• Prior agricultural experience &/or field research experience or willingness to learn
• Certified Pesticide Applicator License or willingness to obtain a license

This position is available in the following locations: Fresno, California | Boise, Idaho | Centralia, Illinois | Mapleton, Minnesota | Worthington, Minnesota | Gothenburg, Nebraska | Colombus, Nebraska | Norfolk, Nebraska | North Dakota | Brookings, South Dakota | Watertown, South Dakota | Janesville, Wisconsin