Plant Breeding Summer Research Intern - AB/Connell, WA (285466-547)
Connell, WA
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Date Posted: |
04/02/2009 |
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Date Available: |
04/01/2009
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Descriptions: |
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. These endeavors have been around for centuries and will continue to be a vital part of the global economy. We currently have a Plant Breeding Summer Research Internship available at our Jacklin Seed by Simplot branch in Connell, Washington.
The J.R. Simplot Company does not collect personal information during the initial hiring stages.
EOE/AA employer.
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Responsibilities: |
Overview:
The persons filling one of these positions will assist in all phases of the day-to-day activities of a progressive breeding program, supporting the research leader in the development of varieties and commercial products that meet strategic plans and goals related to a global seed business. Selected candidate will assist with a turfgrass breeding program including research plot preparation, planting, maintenance, and harvest; field and laboratory data collection, in collaboration with existing project personnel. Our research nursery is located near Connell, WA about 20 minutes from Pasco or 2 hours from Spokane.
What you will be doing and/or learn:
1.  Help regular crew with sprigging and nursery planting 2.  Work with breeders in collecting data on plant selections. Data will include rating maturity, color, density, leaf texture and yield. 3.  Bar-coding of plant selections.
4.  Moving polycrosses (plant selections that are dug out of the ground and transplanted to an isolation block before pollination and then harvested).
5.  Help with spot spraying in isolation blocks and off-type removal.
6.  Help with harvesting of individual selections and breeder blocks.
7.  Help with threshing individual selections.
8.  Help with weighing and packaging seed for turf trials.
9.  Assist with the collection of research data for turf.
10. Learn how a corporate supported research department operates.
11. Assist in the setup of field trials for product based research and marketing.
12. Assist with the application of chemicals for turf maintenance and research.
13. Learn the use of general turf maintenance equipment.
14. Learn golf course management techniques as applied to research.
15. Possibility of arranging college credit.
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Qualifications: |
Skill/Experience Requirements:
*Â 2-3 years of course work toward a BS or MS degree in Agronomy, Horticulture, Turf Science, Botany or Plant Breeding or Genetics.
1. General background in agriculture or science with an interest in learning how a plant breeding program is run.
2. Able to work long hours in a field environment. Some travel will be required.
3. Supervisory experience a plus.
4. Candidates will need to be able to lift plants weighing up to 50 lbs.
5. Candidates will be preferred to live in either Connell or the Tri-cities area.
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Location of Job |
Connell, WA 99326
Located just off U.S. Highway 395 in sunny southeastern Washington, historic Connell embodies the best of small town America. Whether you are into rock hunting or antiquing, biking or taking in a movie, Connell has it all. The city takes special pride in its extensive system of well maintained parks, community pool, community center, and excellent athletic fields. Other attractions include the Connell Heritage Museum, the North Franklin Fall Festival, the Spring Fling, and the Wine and Brew Fest, to name just a few.
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Contact Information
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Please apply online at:
http://hostedjobs.openhire.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjob&jobid=285466&company_id=15547&jobboardid=1492
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