The Agronomy R&D Intern will be an integral part of MGK’s University of Minnesota research program, focusing on the testing and breeding of pyrethrum and other botanicals. This role provides an exceptional learning opportunity, involving participation in a cross-functional team both at the University and at MGK's corporate office. The position is ideal for a self-motivated individual who is capable of working conscientiously and independently while meeting project objectives and deadlines. The intern will be primarily engaged in early plant improvement initiatives, applying basic plant breeding concepts within a cross-disciplinary context to gain insights into a typical plant-breeding pipeline.

The role involves significant time spent at the University of Minnesota's greenhouse and field locations, along with time at MGK's corporate office to gain experience in a corporate R&D setting. This position does require reliable means of transportation.

This is a full time, paid internship. It will pay $20 an hour and will be located in our Brooklyn Park office. The internship will run from May 27 – August 15.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Support MGK’s University of Minnesota R&D program.
• Manage field maintenance and data collection for important MGK germplasm.
• Draft trial plans, data sheets, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Process and organize data for research trials.
• Support development and execution of research trial plans.
• Support indoor cultivation and testing of MGK botanicals of interest.
• Present research and findings on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing or completion of a BA/BS or graduate degree in a plant science related field.
• Training in greenhouse management, field management, bioinformatics, plant genetics, agronomy, and experimental design.
• Demonstrated multi-tasking and time management skills.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Effective communication both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Understanding of Statistics in R