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Field Research Intern

United StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 24 Apr 2025

About the role

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

Field Personnel will safely conduct field and office tasks related to field research for which they have adequately been trained to complete. Training will be provided on a task-by-task basis by one of the supervisory personnel.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safely perform specific duties associated with the conduct of trials as detailed in SGS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). These duties are briefly summarized below:
Assist scientist in all aspects of trial initiation, layout, identification and seed processing.
Plot maintenance, planting and cultivation under direction of Field Scientist or Farm Manager.
Pollinations, Sampling and Field Data collection under direction of Field Scientist.
Apply maintenance and test chemicals under the direction of field management.
Maintain through knowledge of GLP requirements, regulatory guidelines, and SGS SOP’s.
Safely complete assigned duties according to applicable SOP’s and training.
At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Must be actively pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Desired:

sUAS Part 107 license
Pesticide Applicator License

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

Language Skills: English
Mathematical Skills: Basic
Reasoning Skills/Abilities: Intermediate
Computer Skills: Basic
Must be able to effectively operate farm equipment, such as tractors, cultivators, and sprayers, and experience with small plot field equipment preferred.
Pesticide Applicator Licensed or the ability to acquire.
Must be detail-oriented, well organized and able to work independently.
Excellent communications skills required.
Must be able to work safely in a fast paced environment.
Ability to handle a variety of projects effectively, efficiently and with confidentiality
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to attend work regularly and dependably.

TRAVEL

Some travel might be local or international.

EQUIPMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB

Physical/Sensory Demands Frequency Requirements

Stand Frequently
Move or traverse Frequently
Sit Occasionally
Use hands Constantly
Reach with hands and arms Frequently
Climb or balance Occasionally
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Frequently
Talk/hear Frequently
Taste/Smell None
Lift/carry/push or pull Frequently

Vision Requirement

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches/50 centimeters or less)
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet/6 meters or more)
Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
Depth perception (three-dimension vision, ability to judge distance and three-dimensional relationships)
Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Ability to see color

WORK CONDITIONS / EXPOSURE TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Location of the Job: Wyoming, IL, United States

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS