Bayer Seeks Trait & Pipeline Delivery Intern
Position Summary 
Position Summary
The primary responsibilities of this role are to work in collaboration with scientists and engineers to support operational research and development.
Job Description
At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of this role, Trait and Pipeline Delivery Intern, are to:
- Work in collaboration with scientists and engineers to support operational research and development;
- Conduct extensive experimentation and perform various organizational tasks to support operational excellence;
- Have strong communication, organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with scientific method desired;
- Be responsible for execute experiments and research according to protocols, collect and log data, maintain equipment and supply, and report information to their supervisor;
- Execute experimentation and commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within science, engineering and biotechnology;
- Give technical reporting of information, data, and key findings;
- Maintain effective communications, relationships, and collaborations;
- Attend all relevant training sessions to keep in compliance with regulations;
- Be able to adhere to all Bayer SOPs when carrying out assigned tasks and to support all site safety requirements.
WHO YOU ARE
Your success will be driven by your demonstration of our LIFE values. More specifically related to this position, Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master's or PhD degree program in Biological Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biological Systems Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Science/Studies, Data Science, Data Analytics or another relevant technical field;
- Have attained minimum of Junior standing in undergraduate program;
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite;
- Effective verbal and written communication skills;
- Ability to interact with team members at various levels in a professional manner;
- Demonstration of problem solving, planning and time management skills;
- Capability to learn quickly and a willingness to ask questions;
- Willing to work "hands on" with plants, technology, and machinery;
- Proficiency in the creation of technical documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Plant Sciences, Biological Systems Engineering, Optical Sciences, or Data Science;
- Experience or familiarity with scientific methods;
- Experience with field and lab research;
- Experience with automated greenhouse systems, sensors, imaging technologies, data science, automation, greenhouses, controlled environments, life support systems, precision agriculture, and/or plant sciences;
- Proficiency in usage of IT and analytics tools and their application in field and greenhouse research;
- Self-starter, analytical and goal oriented.