What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development & Research Intern position at 3 Star Lettuce?
The Role : Join our team as a Product Development & Research Intern and gain hands-on experience in assisting Product Development Representatives and Breeders with a variety of activities aimed at advancing agricultural innovation. This internship will expose you to fieldwork, trial monitoring, quality control, and the process of developing new and improved plant varieties. You'll work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to collaborate, contribute to research projects, and play a key role in product development activities.
Location(s) : Salinas / Gonzales / San Joaquin Valley, CA & Yuma, AZ
Areas of Responsibility :
- Participate in all product development and research activities, including planting and monitoring variety trials.
- Scout and document field crop conditions and maintain detailed trial notes.
- Monitor and maintain plants in field and greenhouse environments.
- Conduct rogueing of seed production fields and experimental lines.
- Oversee pelleting vendor trials and ensure quality control standards.
- Supervise farm labor during nursery setup, cultivation, and harvest.
- Select plants for seed production and maintain breeder's notes.
- Participate in quality control activities for both product development and research.
- Troubleshoot issues and contribute to problem-solving during trials and production.
- Prepare and present project results to stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications :
Ideal Candidate :
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Salary : $20 - $22