When you intern at Land O'Lakes, you're joining a Fortune 250 agribusiness and food production leader with more than 100 years of operations as a farmer- and member-owned cooperative. With business units spanning crop insight and inputs, animal nutrition, dairy foods, and sustainability solutions, you will experience a hands-on, purpose-driven internship. You'll have opportunities to network with industry leaders, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and be challenged with a business-critical project, all while gaining skills that will impact your career trajectory.
WinField United offers unmatched agricultural expertise to help farmers, retailers, and other partners succeed. As a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrients with a commitment to shaping the future of farming, we are uniquely positioned to help retailers and farmers implement modern farming practices. To grow more food with fewer inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources. To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers.
We have Research & Development intern openings available for Summer 2025 at our WinField United Innovation Center in River Falls, WI.
Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May - August 2025)
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT INTERN
The R&D intern will be positioned to support multiple areas as needed. Some of these areas are chemistry lab, biological lab, spray tech lab, seed treatment lab, and controlled environments. Another area of support may be for field operations. In field operations the R&D intern will be working outside with the field operations team and research managers. This position will be exposed to multiple STEM areas supporting in a variety of capacities. The position will take lead from the managers in the respective areas.
Interns are paid $24.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship.
Required Qualifications:
Sophomore or Junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor's degree in agronomy, crop & soil science, agriculture business, chemistry, horticulture, plant science, or other related field of study
Possess a valid driver's license; have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
Interest in conducting research
Required GPA of 3.0 or higher
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks.
Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal skills.
Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems.
Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings.
Ability to adhere to strict safety standards when handling crop protection products in lab and field settings, if applicable.
Obtain and utilize a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License in the state of the internship location, if applicable.
Properly wear chemical application equipment and personal protective equipment while working as required by job duties.
About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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