Temporary Research Summer Intern 2026

Essential Job Duties

This position involves assisting faculty and staff to meet annual plant production goals across a variety of nursery crops. Interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and topics including plant breeding and improvement, propagation, tissue culture, and plant production. Specific duties include transplanting, maintenance of tissue culture projects, plot maintenance, flow cytometry, container production, data collection etc. Interns will also participate in independent research projects, field trips, and attend relevant conferences.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, between 8am-5pm, occasional evenings and weekends

Other Work/Responsibilities

n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Department Required Skills

• Strong interest and background in horticulture, plant materials, research and plant breeding

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Enrolled in a 4 year, undergraduate plant sciences program OR are a recent or soon to be graduate
• Valid driver’s license