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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. 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 learn and carry out essays of insecticide effective (bioassay) in the agronomy laboratory. The intern will have the opportunity of development a colony of some lepidoptera species and with this colony will do the bioassay protocols. In the process, the student will do data collection and perform the statistical analysis. The experience is not limited to bioassay tasks, also the student will have experience in the field and the structure like pest scouting management, recognition of pest and diseases and practice any disease diagnostic methods. Upon completion of the bioassay project the intern will perform a poster presentation.

Responsibilities:

Work primarily in laboratory activities; develop and maintenance of lepidoptera colony, perform bioassay protocols and ensure 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 like different disease diagnostic methods. Support operations in other agronomic areas like pest scouting in field and structures and pesticide sprayer area. 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.