Agronomic Research & Development Student Worker Intern - Land O'Lakes Inc.

Agronomic Research & Development Student Worker Intern

WinField United has unmatched agricultural expertise to farmers, retailers, and other partners to help them succeed. We are a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrient with a commitment to shaping the future of farming. We believe we are uniquely positioned to help retailer owners and the farmers implement modern farming practices. To grow more food with fewer inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers who will carry on their legacy.

Internship opportunities in Research & Development - WinField United Innovation Center (River Falls, WI):

• Expand your understanding of the process to research seed, crop protection products, spray additives, and plant nutrition innovations. Role will include experiences in research testing methods, data collection as required for developing to new products and processes. These roles allow you to work outside with field plot research, and some lab work to develop insights to assist continued research-backed innovation to our product portfolio.

• Skills to be learned during the internship :

o Interns would be exposed to the full strength of Winfield United's Product development team housed at the Innovation Center in River Falls WI.

o Their experience would focus on key product development projects that are currently in our development pipeline.

o Students would have access to 10+ Ph.D scientist's located at the Innovation Center, ranging in professional expertise from Chemistry, Soil Health, Crop Protection Field Biology, Controlled Environments, Engineering and more.

o Students would assist in running experiments, collecting, and interpreting data, creating marketing materials, presenting and public speaking, field research execution and trial design, and more.

o Students would be paired with a Winfield United staff member to help craft their experience and focus on their career development throughout their internship duration.

• Location of Internship: The Innovation Center, located in River Falls, WI (3336 Casey St.)
• Opportunities and Hours: Spring: up to 20 hours per week
• Length of internships : up to 20 weeks
• Students could continue their internships with their Advisor(s) and Winfield United's discretion from summer to school year and vice versa.
• Pay for each internship : $20/hr

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in agriculture business, agriculture marketing, agriculture communications, agronomy, or other related field of study.
• Student required to be enrolled at University of Wisconsin- River Falls to be eligible for the student worker internship position
• Sophomore level and above (preferred) in collegiate career

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work extended hours during peak busy seasons and willing to work outside in summer temperatures and weather variability.
• Attentive to detail and able to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication, writing and critical thinking skills.
• Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks.
• Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal skills.
• Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems.
• Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to adhere to strict safety standards when handling crop protection products in lab and field settings, if applicable
• Properly wear chemical application equipment and personal protective equipment while working as required by job duties.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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