Field Development Station Intern

Description of Duties

Interns will help field station managers to run the station evaluation program testing pre-commercial crop protection compounds. Responsibilities include but not limited to assistance with setting up small plot field trials, equipment calibration, measuring and mixing pesticides, spraying plots, data collection, plot maintenance, monitoring insect traps, field scouting, and some phases of general farm operations, including planting, cultivating, irrigating, discing, or mowing. Students will assist in the summarization of the results from the field trials utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and FMC Corporate computer systems.
Must have a valid driver’s licenseMust be able to carry a 20 to 50 lb. backpack on uneven groundMust be able to speak, read and write in English.Enrolled in a School of Agricultural, Plant Sciences, or similar educational discipline. Candidates must have completed the first year of school (undergrad/grad)Experience handling farm equipment.Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word

Type of position

Summer internship – 2025

Salary

Competitive hourly wages

Benefits

Location

Rochelle, Illinois

Closing Date

11/30/2024

Date Position Available

FMC Corporation
FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies. FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control. FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive and fulfilling career with FMC. With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.