Biosciences Agronomy Intern – Summer 2026

Where will you work:  

Virtual with travel supporting areas in one of the following 3 Midwest regions: Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri; OR North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota; OR Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky.   

Biosciences Agronomy Intern – Summer 2026  

Mosaic Biosciences invests significant resources annually to provide robust performance data to our customers through extensive field trials.  A Mosaic Biosciences Agronomy Intern at Mosaic will work closely with agronomists to identify, monitor, and capture information about field trials throughout a specific territory supporting Mosaic Biosciences North America.     

Term  

May 11 to August 21, 2026 

Full time Co-Op/Internship. Typically, 36-40 hours a week on site. 

$18.60/hr with paid travel expenses. 

What will you do?  

Day to day work assignments could include:   

• Work closely with regional agronomists and local staff to identify trial sites, evaluating below and above ground plant characteristics, capturing pictures or video images of processes and results. 

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of electronic records for test sites and treatments  

• Assist in various field plot research functions including pursue and capture detailed field information for Mosaic Biosciences North America  

• Support other efforts including some engagement with accounts in a sales setting. 

• Occasional overnight travel will be expected to other locations as part of data collection and services responsibilities. 

• Adhering to Mosaic’s mission, guiding principles and safety priorities, and key competencies 

​What do you need for this role?  

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Ag business, Ag Education, Agronomy or related field. 

• 2.75 GPA or higher  

• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license - You will need to be able to travel to and from sites and/or office. 

• As part of this role, you may be required to carry liability auto insurance that meets The Mosaic Company’s minimum coverage standards. 

• Ability to work full time and be a student in standing at the time of the co-op/internship 

• Selected candidates will be required to successfully complete the following: Post-offer/pre-placement drug and alcohol screening, background check, physical, functional capacity examination. 

• Basic computer skills are required. 

• Experience working in a team environment is a must. 

• Effective verbal communication skills is a plus. 

This position involves a dynamic field-based work environment with varying schedules and physical requirements. Employees may be required to: 

• Travel to multiple sites daily, which may involve extended driving hours. 

• Work independently and spend extended periods alone in outdoor field environments. 

• Maintain a flexible schedule that does not follow a standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. structure, depending on operational needs. 

• Physical work environment is outdoors with exposure to varying degrees of hot and cold environments. 

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to safely perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the safety of his or her own self, or the safety of others. 

• Able to lift approximately 0-25 lbs. occasionally. 

• Able to climb stairs and work at various heights. 

• Able to distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials. 

• Able to hear, with or without correction. 

• Able to read, write and understand basic English. 

• Able to see, with or without correction. 

• Able to use fine hand motor skills. 

• Able to work rotating shifts and overtime as required 

• Must be able to work a 12 hour shift 

• Must be authorized to work in the United States