Join our team as an Agronomy IPM Controlled Environments (greenhouses) Intern and take part in a 3-month internship designed to provide broad exposure to the day-to-day operations of a breeding program at our research center in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Gain hands-on experience on crop production in controlled environments, focused on better practices for a sustainable strategy using Integrated Pest Management principles. The intern will help scout for pests and diseases, collect data, and support biological control and cultural management strategies to maintain optimal plant health. Work alongside experienced agronomists and agricultural professionals and contribute to the successful implementation of technology and solutions to support agricultural challenges. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct weekly scouting and identification of pests, beneficial insects, and disease symptoms. 

• Record pest population data and report findings to the IPM Supervisor. 

• Assist in releasing beneficial insects and applying approved biocontrol products. 

• Assist in the process of agrochemicals spraying for structure sanitation, pest and weed control. 

• Installation, management and data collection of different insect traps used in the greenhouses. 

• Assist in the process of manual removal and mechanical control of pests. 

• Support trials for evaluating pest management products and strategies. 

• Participate in team meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Support irrigation and plant nutrition activities. 

• Assist in the process of pot filling and plants transplant. 

• Participate in manual pollination and harvest activities. 

• Support greenhouse sanitation activities before, during and after greenhouse use. 

• Prepare and present your findings, culminating in a verbal final report. 

Qualifications: 

• Current sophomore or higher pursuing a bachelor's degree in Agronomy, Entomology, Horticulture, Phytopathology or Crop Protection at an accredited university. 

• Minimum GPA of 3.0. 

• Basic understanding of crop production principles, entomology and phytopathology.   

• Must be enrolled at an accredited university during the internship period. 

• Willing to relocate to Salinas, Puerto Rico. 

• Ability to work in greenhouse environments and in varied weather conditions. 

• Basic computer skills and mobile devices management.  

• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy. 

• Interest in sustainable and biological pest control. 

• Good communication and teamwork skills. 

• Creative, team-oriented, and passionate about sustainable agriculture. 

Benefits: 

• Gain hands-on- experience in IPM principles and biological control in greenhouse systems. 

• Opportunity to contribute to ongoing pest management innovations. 

• Exposure to commercial crop management and data collections methods. 

• Work with a diverse and collaborative team of professionals. 

• Enjoy the rich culture and beautiful landscapes of Puerto Rico during your internship.? 

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