Reference code: 369701

Start date: June 14, 2021 
End date: September 3. 2021

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Its products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At Bayer you have the opportunity to be part of a culture where we value the passion of our employees to innovate and give them the power to change.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary responsibilities of this role, Vegetable Research and Development Breeding Intern, are to: 

• Work closely with her/his mentor to identify and execute a proof of concept for novel phenotypic traits that can be collected in a high-throughput method and replicate key phenotypes for vegetable large seed;
• Work closely with Breeders to articulate the traits and potential phenotypes, coordinate with Operations to collect data and connect with internal Engineers to arrange for efficient data collection and processing;
• Develop a general understanding of the workflow in a breeding program and how the application of the results of the study can be put into action in the pipeline in the future;
• Be responsible for working with internal data systems and develop a plan to collect and process data within these parameters;
• Be responsible for day to day prioritization of the project needs among the overall needs and plan accordingly;
• Be willing to travel within driving distance and able to operate vehicles as typical operated by the business;
• Work closely with his/her mentor to deliver results as the end of the internship on the results and next steps.

WHO YOU ARE

Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values.  More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master of Science in Breeding, Agronomy, Horticulture, Engineering, Data Science or related STEM field;
• Qualify for field work conditions (ability to lift up to 60 lbs.) and qualify to operate vehicles typically operated by the business;
• Strong experience with excel and willing to collect data via high throughput methods;
• Ability to articulate actionable needs of the project and communicate priorities;
• Detail and results orientated and ability to work independently;
• Problem solving ability and willing to work in field conditions;
• Organizational, interpersonal; and written communication skills;
• Must be available to work 40 hours from June 14th, 2021 through September 3rd, 2021.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in R, Python or other;
• Experience working with a breeding program a general understanding of quantitative genetics;
• Experience in engineering to deliver and improved methods to collect data outdoors.

YOUR APPLICATION

Bayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and you have the "Passion to Innovate" and the "Power to Change", we encourage you to apply now.

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Bayer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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