Bayer · 3 hours ago
Row Crop Production Intern
Illiopolis, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$22.10/hr - $41/hrBayer is a leading company in the agricultural sector, and they are seeking a Row Crop Production Intern to gain hands-on experience at their North America Seed Production facility. The intern will be involved in various operations related to seed production and will work on a site-directed project impacting safety, product quality, and process optimization.
BiotechnologyChemicalHealth CareLife SciencePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Be fully immersed in the seed production process and actively participate in various operations including:
Receiving and counting product returns (bagging/re-bagging)
Reworking product
Quality sampling and testing
Field inspections
Pollination, detasseling, and flaming
Data collection and analysis
Execution of one product supply system (OnePSS)
Plan, execute and complete their site directed project impacting safety, product quality and process optimization in a seed production environment and may have additional opportunities to work on a regional/functional project
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program
Valid driver's license, as driving between local sites/fields is necessary
Candidates must have their own transportation to and from the worksite, as most of the work locations are situated in areas with no public transportation available
Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
Self-motivated with a strong results orientation
Have strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage a deadline while being able to focus on details
Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to organize (thoughts, data, etc.)
Excellent computer skills related to data acquisition and record keeping
Demonstrated leadership ability and be leaders among their peers
Desire to learn and willing to ask questions and able to adapt to change
Preferred
Pursing a degree in agronomy, crop science, ag business, agriculture technology systems, technology, engineering or related field of study
Use of a company pooled car may be preferred during the workday, if available at your work site. In order to be eligible to drive a company car, your driving record must meet guidelines based on the company's risk screening for hiring drivers. MVR will be reviewed as part of pre-employment screening
Benefits
Health care
Vision
Dental
Retirement
PTO
Sick leave
Company
Bayer
Bayer is a life science company that specializes in the areas of health care and agriculture.
Founded in 1863
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.34BKey Investors
Bank of AmericaBill & Melinda Gates FoundationTemasek Holdings
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $331.5M
2024-12-06Post Ipo Debt· $5.29B
2022-11-08Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
Wolfgang Nickl
Member of the Board of Management of Bayer AG and CFO
Abi Abitorabi
VP, CGT Platform Implementation Lead
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