Who are we, and what do we do?

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind. We are seeking a Trait Integration Intern. Are you excited to contribute to innovative research to enhance food security and drives sustainability? Join us at Corteva Agriscience for an exciting and impactful 3-month internship designed to give broad based exposure of the day-to-day activities at our Growth Chamber Facility located in Johnston, Iowa.  You will be part of a team that supports soybean and wheat population development and trait integration for both plant breeding and trait development activities.  Sharing resources across research groups facilitates more efficient integrated product development. You will get the opportunity to participate in all aspects of the research facility's activitiies.

What You'll Do:

• Work as part of a team performing day to day growth chamber tasks: planting, pollinating, DNA sampling, pest and disease scouting, harvesting, threshing, and general plant care
• Responsible for collection of high-quality data
• Assist Corteva employees located at the research facility
• Manage your own research project with the expectation of a verbal report to the larger intern group found throughout the United States.
• Gain excellent experience that can be applied to full time positions in the industry, or in preparation for additional graduate level training in the plant sciences. 

What You'll Bring:

• Priority will be given to students that are at least current sophomores at an accredited university. Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.
• Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Genetics, Biology or a related field.
• Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of internship.
• Must be able to relocate to the Johnston, Iowa area for the duration of the internship.
• Creative thinking and ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.

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