The successful intern candidate will be a key member of the OpenAg R&D global team contributing to ongoing research in the weed science program
Job Summary
The successful intern candidate will be a key member of the OpenAg R&D global team contributing to ongoing research in the weed science program.
The position will be based at UPL’s OpenAg Research and Development Center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and reporting to the Global Research Lead for Weed Science.
Ability to work with biological, microbial, and chemical weed management technologies of unknown toxicity while following appropriate safety procedures.
Matching Summary
The successful intern candidate will be a key member of the OpenAg R&D global team contributing to ongoing research in the weed science program.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Conducting research in weed science
General laboratory operations
Planting, maintaining, and growing plants
Setting up and conducting experiments
Good observational and detail-oriented skills
Organizing time and managing multiple activities
Working in greenhouse conditions
Nice-to-have
Excited to tackle new challenges
Flexible and open to new tasks
Understanding of applied statistics
Key Requirements
B.S. degree or working towards a B.S. (junior or senior year)
At least one year of relevant experience preferred
Experience in plant culture and conducting experiments
Proficiency in Microsoft Office environment
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Eligible to work in the United States on an on-going basis without sponsorship