Intern – Comercial Operations

About Inari…

Inari is the SEEDesign™ company. We embrace the diversity and complexity of nature in every aspect of our business to drive innovation – to push the boundaries of what is possible. Through our unrivaled technology platform, Inari uses predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. We are taking a nature positive approach to unlock the full potential of seed that will transform the food system. The results will lead to more productive acres delivering value creation for farmers and a more sustainable future for our planet.

Our success is dependent on great minds, collaborating to generate bright ideas and deliver exceptional outcomes.

We have over 300 employees, with research sites in Cambridge, MA (USA) and Ghent (Belgium), as well as a product development site in West Lafayette, IN (USA). We’ve deliberately built a team that brings diversity of thought to all aspects of our business, to generate new ideas, approaches, and ways of operating. And we’ve intentionally combined experience with potential, bringing agriculture industry experts with the desire to innovate together with bright minds from academia, human therapeutics, software, and consulting. If you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team developing unique solutions to feed the world while protecting our planet’s natural resources, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role…. 

We are looking for a summer intern to work from May through August 2025 in support of our Commercial organization. This summer intern will perform a variety of responsibilities as we showcase Inari products at our Seed Design Innovation Center (SDIC) in West Lafayette and Wolcott, IN. Our internship will have a broad range of skill development with customer facing opportunities, crop assessment and hands-on maintenance of our SDIC (general upkeep and landscape maintenance, etc.). We are looking for students who want to help Inari feed the world; if this is you, please apply! 

As a Commercial Intern, you will… 

• Assist with field signage creation, implementation and effectiveness.
• Coordinate ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) activities and improvements.
• Assist Commercial Business Development with market research general tasks where needed.
• Gain a well-rounded understanding of general seed industry workings.
• Assist with the setup and coordination of plot tours and field day events.
• Maintain and oversee activities at our SDIC sites including landscaping, mowing, weeding, etc.
• Assist Commercial Team in organization and execution of 2025 Soybean Demonstration trials
• Gain working knowledge of inventory management and quality assurance.

You Bring… 

• Our ideal student is in Agronomy, Ag Science, or Agri Business
• Rising Junior or Rising Senior preferred; willing to consider rising sophomore
• Self-motivation and initiative with the ability to set and achieve goals with minimal supervision
• A valid driver’s license and your own vehicle to allow for travel to other field sites outside of West Lafayette area as needed to support the commercial team (mileage reimbursement by Inari)
• A strong sense of purpose and drive to develop unique, high impact solutions.
• Adaptability and enthusiasm for new challenges, innate curiosity, and a passion for learning.
• Creative and strategic thinking, willingness to be bold and take risks, and the ability to recognize and learn from obstacles.
• A collaborative mindset that is open to giving and receiving ideas, perspectives, and feedback.
• Ability to work both independently and deliver on responsibilities within a collaborative environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals and audiences.

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