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Vylor offers a three-month summer internship at its research center in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Interns gain hands-on experience in greenhouse crop production, seed operations, and continuous improvement while working with scientists, agronomists, and operations professionals. The role supports research and operational projects and includes mentorship, project ownership, and a final presentation of outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings.
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Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture
At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.
Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.
Join our team for a 3-month summer internship at our research center in Salinas, Puerto Rico. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in greenhouse crop production, seed operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. Interns will work alongside scientists, agronomists, and operations professionals while contributing to research activities and operational excellence projects.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in daily greenhouse production and research activities.
Support small-scale trials, collect observations, and document results.
Gather, organize, and analyze operational and production data.
Assist with greenhouse and seed operations while adhering to safety and stewardship standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on continuous improvement projects.
Prepare and deliver a final presentation summarizing project outcomes, recommendations, and key learnings.
Qualifications
Sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student pursuing a degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science, Agricultural Engineering, Biology, or related field.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to work in greenhouse and agricultural production environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic data analysis is preferred.
Willingness to relocate to Salinas, Puerto Rico, for the duration of the internship.
What You Will Gain
Hands-on experience in greenhouse crop production and seed operations.
Exposure research methodologies and data-driven decision-making.
Opportunities to contribute to projects with measurable business impact.
Mentorship from experienced scientists, agronomists, and operations leaders.
Professional development through project ownership, teamwork, and presentation experience.
Insight into careers in agricultural research, production, and operations management.
Exposure to a wide range of high-value agronomic practices, including crop establishment, irrigation management, plant nutrition, and plant health monitoring.
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