SPD Research Intern

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.

Job Description: Vylor is seeking a Field Research Intern to participate in a 3-month internship designed to give broad-based exposure to the day-to-day activities of a breeding program in the Salinas, Puerto Rico, research center. We are seeking a motivated student intern to support a short-term investigation project. The student will assist with data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting related to a specific research or process-improvement topic.

Responsibilities:

• Work primarily in laboratory activities; collect, organize, and analyze laboratory and field data to support a short-term investigation project, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results.

• Develop and present a scientific poster summarizing the objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions of the investigation project.

• Perform routine laboratory activities, including tissue culture, media preparation, seed screening, and sample processing.

• Support operations in other research areas, including shade houses, field trials, seed plantings preparation, and additional activities across the research center.

• Collaborate with and assist Vylor employees at the Salinas, Puerto Rico research center on breeding and research-related activities.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in plant breeding and agricultural research that can be applied to future industry positions or graduate-level studies in plant sciences

Qualifications:

• Priority will be given to students at least current sophomores at an accredited university.

• Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.

• Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Genetics, Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.

• Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of the internship.

• Creative thinking and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and research.

• Develop professional skills and build a network in the agricultural research field.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information

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