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At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.
Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.
Job Description: Vylor is seeking a Field Research Intern to participate in a 3-month internship designed to give broad-based exposure to the day-to-day activities of a breeding program in the Salinas, Puerto Rico, research center. We are seeking a motivated student intern to support a short-term investigation project. The student will assist with data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting related to a specific research or process-improvement topic.
Responsibilities:
- Work primarily in laboratory activities; collect, organize, and analyze laboratory and field data to support a short-term investigation project, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results.
- Develop and present a scientific poster summarizing the objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions of the investigation project.
- Perform routine laboratory activities, including tissue culture, media preparation, seed screening, and sample processing.
- Support operations in other research areas, including shade houses, field trials, seed plantings preparation, and additional activities across the research center.
- Collaborate with and assist Vylor employees at the Salinas, Puerto Rico research center on breeding and research-related activities.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience in plant breeding and agricultural research that can be applied to future industry positions or graduate-level studies in plant sciences
Qualifications:
- Priority will be given to students at least current sophomores at an accredited university.
- Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.
- Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Genetics, Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.
- Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of the internship.
- Creative thinking and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.
- Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and research.
- Develop professional skills and build a network in the agricultural research field.
