What are the responsibilities and job description for the Breeding Intern Winter Wheat USA position at KWS Group?
Are you looking for a summer position where you can work outside? Do you want to work with one of the biggest seed production companies in the world? Come join us starting June 2025 and get the chance to develop operations knowledge in the area of wheat breeding. You will have the opportunity to work outside with a team of experienced wheat breeding experts during wheat harvest.
What you will be doing:
This employer participates in E-Verify and after acceptance of a job offer, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
What you will be doing:
- Work in wheat fields to hand-harvest research material.
- Assist combined harvest of yield plots.
- Operate various types of research equipment, which may include thresher, clearness, and seed counters.
- Organize seed stocks in the warehouse to prepare them for sowing.
- Assist research planning operations in the field.
- High School Diploma, and/or pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural, Crop Sciences, Plant Breeding, Biology, or any other major.
- Ability to work non-standard work hours, including Saturdays and some overnight travel.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and live up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to work well independently and with team members.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Valid driver’s licenses.
- Farming knowledge and tractor driving experience.
- The ability to work beyond August.
This employer participates in E-Verify and after acceptance of a job offer, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.