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