Technical Services Intern
Cleveland, MS, US, 38732-2365
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agriculture-related businesses. The J.R. Simplot Company is a true farm-to-table company with operations that touch every aspect of agriculture, including seed production, farming and ranching, plant sciences, fertilizer manufacturing, food processing, commercial product development, and distribution.
Summary
The intern will gain experience and provide support in routine activities relevant in the development and demonstration of crop protection, nutritional & seed products. The intern will also support training and demonstration events on occasion throughout the summer. The below is intended to describe the general requirements for the internship. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Product Development
1. Assist technical service personnel in the development of new products
2. Establish replicated field experiments and on-farm demonstrations
3. Collect data and record observations
Product Training
1. Document product performance through data collection & visual effects
2. Utilize photography to develop a library of visual observations
3. Aid the development of training tools and set up for training and demonstration events
Additional Opportunities
1. Coordinate with technical service personnel and track progress on a weekly basis
2. Support Innvictis product demonstrations and training sites
3. Interact with Innvictis Senior Account Managers and Marketing Managers
Typical Education
Currently enrolled in a college or university.
Relevant Experience
1. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
2. Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
3. Strong organizational skills to track and catalog information
4. Ability to implement creative ideas to support the training effort
Job Requisition ID: 8290
Travel Required: None
Location(s): SGS Retail - Cleveland
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**
If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contact@simplot.com.