Advance - Global Australian Professionals
Location
Gainesville, FL | United States
Job description
Hiring Immediately!
Breeding Trial Intern
We are currently seeking an intern that will work closely with scientists to sow, transplant, and evaluate new hybrid materials under commercial conditions. This is an excellent opportunity for students or recent graduates that are interested in careers in the commercial seed industry, agricultural extension, or agricultural research.
Compensation: $15/hr, 10-30 hours per week, hours will vary weekly
Period:
NOW -June
Territory: Gainesville, Florida
Job Requirements
- Support scientists to conduct field experiments by accurately and efficiently sowing, transplanting, collecting data, and carrying out other duties as assigned.
- Interest in the commercial seed industry and/or agricultural experimentation.
- Perform all tasks in accordance with the Health, Safety, and Environment policies.
- Availability to travel and stay overnight.
- Ability to record and submit expense reports.
- Willingness to drive to remote trials and off-road terrain.
- Possess a valid driver's license. Reimbursement for mileage and fuel provided when traveling to offsite locations.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Working Conditions While Performing Essential Functions: Early mornings with potential long days. Conditions are often dirty, dusty, and hot in combination with noisy equipment. Potential allergens-pollen, fungal spores, chemical pesticides in field or greenhouse. Exposure to high and low temperatures, sun, rain, and dust.
Preferred Skills
- Understanding of general farm etiquette.
- Experience with electronic data collection and field trialing techniques.
- Experience with sowing and transplanting.
- Familiarity with growing watermelon, squash, cantaloupe, sweet corn, or green beans.
- Knowledge of agricultural practices and growing systems in the southeast.
- Current student or recent graduate in horticulture, agronomy, agriculture, biology, or related fields encouraged to apply.
Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
This opportunity is long-term with a well-established company that supports Naples and surrounding areas as the leading agricultural company. Primary hours are variable by location and need and will be extended at peak season.
Why work for Advance Services, Inc. - Advance Services is for and about people; we are your employment specialists.
- Enjoy our easy application process.
- You NEVER pay a fee!
- Weekly pay.
- Fun Safety and attendance incentives.
- Health Benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
- PTO so you have time for you.
- Great Referral Incentives.
- Advance Services partners with the top companies in the area!
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Please select
Naples , FL branch or call
239-821-2759 for more details.
Advance Services is an equal opportunity employer
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