Lab Intern

Lab Intern - Vegetable Quality (R D) 📍 Woodland, CA | Short-Term Internship (Approx. 2 Months with Potential to Extend) Kickstart your career in plant science and agricultural research with a hands-on lab internship in a cutting-edge R D environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for students or recent graduates to gain real-world experience working with fresh produce, analytical tools, and data systems that support innovation in agriculture. You'll join a collaborative lab team and contribute directly to research that helps improve vegetable quality—while building valuable technical skills that can launch your career. What You'll Do Prepare and process vegetable samples (watermelon, tomatoes, onions, and more) for analysis Accurately enter and manage data in LIMS and other systems Support lab operations by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and inventory Label samples, reagents, and equipment to ensure proper tracking Assist with analytical tasks including pipetting, solvent preparation, and equipment use Help collect and record quantitative data on fruit and vegetable characteristics Properly manage and dispose of laboratory waste What You Bring Bachelor's degree (or currently pursuing) in Food Science, Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field 1-2 years of experience in a lab, research, or food-handling environment (academic experience counts!) Comfort working with computers for data entry (LIMS, Excel, or similar tools) Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Nice to Have Exposure to plant science, agriculture, or analytical chemistry Interest in developing lab skills such as HPLC or GC-MS Passion for working with food, produce, or agricultural research What to

Expect Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM Work alongside a team of ~10 lab professionals in a collaborative environment Hands-on experience with real-world R D processes and lab operations Opportunity to extend the internship or explore additional roles based on performance Why This Internship? Gain practical lab experience in a professional research setting Build skills with industry-relevant tools and techniques Work on meaningful projects that impact agricultural innovation Great stepping stone for careers in plant science, food science, or ag biotech Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of

WOODLAND, CA.

Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in

WOODLAND,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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