Agronomy Intern

Agronomy Intern

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Agronomy Intern is part of the Plant Sciences research team and supports activities aimed toward improving agricultural crops. The work week would be a 5 day, 8 hour-per-day schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Field Trial Support

Assist with planning, planting, and monitoring field trials for biotech potato lines.

Help collect data on plant performance, disease resistance, and other traits.

Data Analysis & Presentation

Organize and analyze trial data using Excel or statistical software.

Help prepare charts, summaries, and presentations for internal teams.

Greenhouse & Lab Work

Participate in greenhouse experiments and plant care.

Support basic plant pathology tasks, such as disease scoring or sample preparation.

Regulatory Data Preparation

Help compile trial results and documentation needed for regulatory submissions.

Learn about compliance standards and biotech crop approval processes.

Team Collaboration

Work closely with scientists, agronomists, and regulatory specialists.

Attend team meetings and contribute to discussions on trial progress and commercialization strategy.

Typical Education

Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree from 4 year college or university in Biology, Plant Sciences, Agronomy, or Agricultural Sciences

Job Requisition ID : 23889

Travel Required : None

Location(s) : SPS Irving St Building A R&D - Boise

Country : United States

• The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.