Weed Science Intern

United Phosphorus Ltd

Durham, North Carolina, US
On-site
Conducting research in weed science
General laboratory operations
Planting, maintaining, and growing plants
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

Work Rights

Not specified

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