Biology Intern

Ready to make a real impact in AgTech?

At PowerPollen, we're revolutionizing seed production with innovative pollen preservation and on-demand pollination for crops like corn, wheat, and rice—boosting yields, sustainability and global food security. Join our dynamic team of biotech and precision ag experts.

You'll tackle exciting challenges, grow your career in a fast-paced environment and help farmers thrive. If pioneering profitable, resilient farming solutions excites you, let's chat—your future starts here!

• Biology Intern

  We are seeking seasonal interns who are highly organized with a strong aptitude for problem solving and innovation. Outside the box thinking is encouraged for this role. If you are self-motivated and comfortable working independently and as a collaborator within a high-performance team you will excel in our company. Willingness to adapt to changing work conditions and being a self-starter with a positive attitude are attributes of successful PowerPollen team members.

  As a Biology Intern for PowerPollen®, role responsibilities will be to actively support both large- and small-scale research and development work in the laboratory, greenhouse, and several research sites within the US. Daily R&D support activities could include laboratory upkeep and preparation of reagents, field set up, assisting with experimental planning and design, experimental execution, and data collection. This development work is designed to enable data driven decisions for process and technology enhancements moving into the field production season. During the production season, this role will support a fast paced, high throughput/large scale pollen preservation, and field application.

  Field, Laboratory, and Greenhouse Responsibilities:

  • Provide support for greenhouse, field, and laboratory experiments including developing, refining, and following protocols, care of plant material, sample collection, harvesting of ears, and data collection
  • Utilize best practice laboratory, greenhouse, and field skills
  • Read, understand, and accurately execute experimental protocols and methods
  • Keep a detailed record of activities and process modifications
  • Be experienced with, or willing to learn Microsoft Excel.
  • Prepare and be able to communicate summer field and lab observations, improvement opportunities, key area of accountability in an internship overview to company leadership.
  • Be engaged and willing to learn new skills
  • Become familiar with and follow all safety protocols and encourage others to do the same
  • Driving company owned and leased vehicles safely, potentially assigned to tow/haul

  Requirements:

  • 2+ years college level academics in: Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Biology, Ag Systems Tech, Biology
  • Familiarity with the seasonality of agriculture and commitment to the in-season time requirements including long days and weekends (typically July 1st thru mid-August)
  • Willing to travel to support/perform research and production activities
  • Capable and interested in working in fast-paced and diverse environments that includes indoor lab conditions and outdoor agricultural field conditions including high heat and humidity, insect exposure, uneven terrains, and narrow and sight limited workspaces while active agricultural equipment is in operation
  • Willingness to cross-train for other jobs within the organization as needed
  • Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods
  • Ability and desire to drive off-road vehicles and haul trailers
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and protection of PowerPollen critical and proprietary assets including systems, equipment and knowledge
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record
  • Prior farm, field or agricultural work a plus
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  Contact

  PowerPollen careers: Apply today

  Or Crystal Bruntz at [email protected]

  PowerPollen® is an equal opportunity employer.