Scientist Assistant Intern
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role are to:
Perform under supervision in all functions of the greenhouses and growth chambers, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) which include planting, cultivating, pollinating, pollen collection, harvesting, and irrigation/fertigation, etc;Perform under supervision some laboratory work utilizing microscopes, moisture analysis, etc;Conducts routine basic greenhouse and growth chamber maintenance to include basic equipment preventative maintenance and repair, basic cleaning, power washing, probe and sensor maintenance, etc;Execute laboratory experiments under the direction of a scientist; generate, compile, and document daily summary of research;Perform scientific data entry utilizing Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams;Follow daily direction and work priorities from Controlled Environment Coordinator and Plant Care Team;Assist in other projects and duties as required or assigned;Demonstrate teamwork by completing quality tasks through daily communication and coordination;Solves routine problems requiring original thinking and deductive reasoning;Perform routine maintenance and trouble shooting of agriculture equipment and innovation prototypes;Achieves commitment to safety and adherence to safety protocols and best practices.
WHO YOU ARE
Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should be in pursuit of an agriculture, research, science or engineering-based degree or certificate while attending an accredited college with a minimum of 24 credit hours completed.;Strong relationship and interpersonal skills;Collaboration and team focused – working with International and Domestic employees;Detail-oriented with excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills;Emerging partnership and collaboration skills and ability to learn from and share knowledge with co-workers in a fast-paced environment;
Preferred Qualifications:
High level of maturity and strong willingness and demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly;Excellent results orientation and agility;Self starting, interested in trying new things, and learning new skills;Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Employees can expect to be paid a salary of approximately between $24.20 to $29.40. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary (or salary range) is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.
YOUR APPLICATIONBayer offers a wide variety of competitive compensation and benefits programs. If you meet the requirements of this unique opportunity, and want to impact our mission Science for a better life, we encourage you to apply now. Be part of something bigger. Be you. Be Bayer.
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