Applied Genetics and Line Purity Intern

As our intern, you will learn about our processes and interact with scientists, developers, and engineers to support the creation of an end-to-end digital platform for AGS, by speeding up decision making and creating efficiencies through data management. You will become a key member of the team that is leading the development of a fully integrated and highly automated global digital solution, to accelerate the delivery of high- quality elite trait conversions to the business.

• Enrollment in a M.S. or Ph.D. program in data science, software development, computer engineering, or similar; OR
• Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in data science/engineering/computer software, or similar. Current Junior or Senior standing and proven experience is preferred
• Must be a current student at a university and continuing education upon completion of internship term
• Knowledge of and experience with programming languages, such as R, C#, Python, Power BI, Power Automate
• Knowledge of and experience with relational databases (SQLITE, Access), Excel (advanced), Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and macros
• Fluent in English
• Ability to communicate clearly

What you might also contribute to the team:

• Experience with large data sets
• Familiarity with plant biology and/or plant breeding Experience with front-end software development/engineering Familiarity with Agile systems

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