Field Sciences Intern

Field Sciences Intern

BC Forward is Looking for Field Scientist Intern at Shafter, CA

Role: Field Scientist/Intern
Location: Shafter, CA
(Candidate should live within 30 minutes to 1 hour from Shafter)
Duration: 4 Months contract with possible extension
Work Type: Onsite


Role Description:
Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Contractor Field Scientist/Intern to join our Crop Health Research and Development (CHRD) Integrated Field Science (IFS) team in the South San Joaquin Valley of California. The individual must be located near where they can execute and oversee self-initiated trials in various South San Joaquin Valley locations, such as Shafter, Corcoran, Five Points, and Dinuba.
In this role, you will use your scientific and agronomic skills to execute the CHRD project workplan for self-initiated entomology, weed science, plant pathology and nematology trials. You will work closely with the CHRD Field Science Leader and other stakeholders to plan and implement the assigned CHRD field trial program, including completing work in specialty and row crops on the efficacy, crop safety, and characterization of crop protection and biostimulant technologies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Establish, implement, evaluate, record, summarize and archive field research focused on approved biology research questions
Effectively interact with other Field Scientists, biology leaders, and commercial counterparts, collaborating on various research programs
Perform robust data summary, statistical analysis, and reporting activities for project stakeholders
Champion a world-class safety culture by actively learning, applying, and promoting best-in-class safety processes and procedures

Role Qualifications:
The following are required:
MS degree in Entomology, Weed Science, Plant Pathology or related field of study or 5+ years of direct experience in a similar role
Experience with applied agricultural field trial work
Good understanding of statistical tools and principles commonly used in agricultural field trial activities
Significant experience with pesticide applications/able to obtain a valid applicator license
Familiarity with farming and field trial equipment, such as tractors, sprayers, implements, etc.
Good organizational skills to plan and coordinate experiments across multiple projects
Demonstrates the ability and willingness to work independently and during non-conventional work-hours
Excellent personal interaction skills required for effectively developing strong internal and external working relationships with a diverse group of people
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
Valid drivers license and the ability to drive
Availability to work in time for significant trial efforts during current growing season
Ability to work outside during high summer temperatures
Ability to get medically approved for a respirator
Able to regularly lift 30 lbs / occasionally 50 lbs
English-speaker
Must be authorized to work in the United States

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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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 237749 when responding to this ad.