Research & Development Intern

Research and Development Interns at Helena Products Group (HPG) assist our Technical Development Manager team with a variety of field research initiatives to support Helena brands, including Helena Field Day activities, working with Marketing Services for trial branding, trial implementation, field trial visits and data analysis. While working within the Research and Development team, our interns gain an understanding of Helena’s product development and processes in the agriculture and professional sectors of our industry.

What your day may look like

• Works on assigned projects both independently and as a team member.
• Assist R&D Personnel design and implement a strategy for a successful Helena Field Day.
• Develops protocols for product testing. This includes field plots, commercial use and cooperative testing within assigned area.
• Collects, compiles, analyzes and compares the data from the trials.
• Communicates results of testing and development to the appropriate R&D Personnel.
• Completes weekly intern challenges to gain further insight about Helena and the industry.
• Participates in weekly Research and Development team meetings
• Prepares and delivers a final project and presentation to HPG leadership.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

Education and experience needed for this position

• Must be currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an agriculture related field such as crop science, soil science, agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, or weed science.

Other skills that will help you succeed

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and One Drive is preferred.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job

At Helena, safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could be potentially harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position may require the employee to work in an outdoor setting in all types of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements. When working outdoors and possibly around moving equipment/mechanical parts, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Who we are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is one of the nation’s foremost agronomy solutions providers. We rank near the top nationally in volume and sales for chemicals, fertilizer, custom application, seed and precision agriculture as well as, turf management, industrial weed control, forestry, aquatics, and more. As a solutions provider, we help our customers make critical decisions about soil variability, nutrient and water availability, seed selection and pest management. We take pride in working with growers beyond the sale by using precision agriculture technology to help them produce higher yields. Helena is on the front of line of feeding the growing population of our world. A job that we take very seriously.

Helena operates under several main business groups — Helena Products Group, AGRIntelligence, Helena Industries, LLC and Diversified Applications, Inc.

Helena is a special place to be

At Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and support each other at work and in their personal life. Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel comfort and compassion from their manager and work team. Our family-like culture is centered on our successful business model “People…Products…Knowledge.” People being the first for good reason. When our employees are treated right and feel cared for, our customers thrive and our business grows.

Helena’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.

Stay connected to Helena

For the latest job postings and company news, visit us at https://helenaagri.com/careers.

Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

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