SPD Research Intern at Corteva Agriscience in Salinas, PR

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture​

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.​

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Job Description: Vylor is seeking a Field Research Intern to participate in a 3-month internship designed to give broad-based exposure to the day-to-day activities of a breeding program in the Salinas, Puerto Rico, research center. We are seeking a motivated student intern to support a short-term investigation project. The student will assist with data collection, analysis, documentation, and reporting related to a specific research or process-improvement topic.

Responsibilities:

• Work primarily in laboratory activities; collect, organize, and analyze laboratory and field data to support a short-term investigation project, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting of results.

• Develop and present a scientific poster summarizing the objectives, methodology, findings, and conclusions of the investigation project.

• Perform routine laboratory activities, including tissue culture, media preparation, seed screening, and sample processing.

• Support operations in other research areas, including shade houses, field trials, seed plantings preparation, and additional activities across the research center.

• Collaborate with and assist Vylor employees at the Salinas, Puerto Rico research center on breeding and research-related activities.

• Gain valuable hands-on experience in plant breeding and agricultural research that can be applied to future industry positions or graduate-level studies in plant sciences

Qualifications:

• Priority will be given to students at least current sophomores at an accredited university.

• Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.

• Knowledge and experience in Agronomy, Genetics, Biology, Biotechnology, or related fields.

• Preference will be given to students with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

• Must be enrolled at an accredited university at the time of the internship.

• Creative thinking and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Benefits:

• Gain practical experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.

• Work with a diverse and talented team of professionals.

• Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects and research.

• Develop professional skills and build a network in the agricultural research field.