Field Research Intern

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.SummaryCHS is looking for a Field Research Intern to join the Product Development team for the summer of 2025. The Field Research Intern will gain experience across all aspects of CHS research and development to ensure we are bringing the highest quality products to market. The individual will have the opportunity to spend time with various technical specialists across North Dakota, South Dakota & Montana learning how a product concept is taken from an idea to reality. The individual will develop strong agronomic knowledge and understanding of how a technical specialist forms a partnership of replicated research with account managers, technical specialists, dealers, and growers.Responsibilities

Assist technical product specialist with day-to-day activities including: Coordinating replicated third party research trials to assess the efficacy of CHS products including adjuvants, starter fertilizers, micronutrients, biologicals, inoculants, seed treatments, and fertilizer additives. As well as assist with coordinating field scale side by side and strip trials. Visiting plots to collect data and visuals. Analyzing data and creating tools to support product sales.

Help conduct small scale replicated research including trial setup, pesticide applications, treatment evaluations, trial maintenance & more.

Learn features and benefits of all CHS products

Learn about CHS crop protection product development pipeline

Assist with product applications as needed

Travel mainly throughout North Dakota, but could be required to travel into South Dakota or Montana if opportunity to learn from other technical specialists allows.

Responsible for an individual project throughout the summer, culminating in a presentation delivered in a company or group meeting.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Enrolled in relevant coursework in 2- or 4-year higher education institution.

Interest in agricultural business.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.