Plant Breeding Research Intern

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Plant Breeding Research Intern   for an opportunity in Minot, ND  58703
Position Title: Plant Breeding Research Intern
Location:  Minot, ND  58703
Anticipated Start Date: 12/4/2023
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 1 year
Job Type: Full Time 40 Hours Contract, Onsite
Payrate: [18/hr]
Note: 
If the individual is in an undergrad program, they will start at $18 an hour.  If they are a graduate of an undergrad program, in a grad program or have prior experience in the are of seed development, they will be offered $20 an hour.  If they have both, they will be offered $24 an hour
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).
Position Description:

• The Plant Breeding Research intern program is designed to give a broad-based exposure to the day-to-day activities of a research program. 
• Interns in the program will be expected to participate in all aspects of the research center activities including planting, plot maintenance, data collection, 
• harvesting and could travel to other locations to help on specific field related tasks. 
• The individual will be involved with field plot research, planting, plot establishment and maintenance, 
• organizing and completing herbicide, fungicide and insecticide treatment, harvesting and analyzing samples and data collection. 
• A key component of the position will be the collection of high-quality data on specific traits being examined by the Company.

Qualifications: 

• Individual wanting to learn more about field research trials related to crop hybrid cultivar development. 
• Farm background beneficial. 
• Individual must display a high degree of self-motivation, self-initiative and ability to work well with others.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills along with strong computer aptitude are essential.

Benefits:
BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.
About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.
BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale.  Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years.  Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.
BCforward is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
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