Location: Durham,NC, USA
Agronomic & Crop Science Sales Intern - Summer 2024
The world needs solutions, and we need you! At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world's leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team-especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.
We are also constantly striving to become an even better place to work. In 2022, BASF has been recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc for the tenth consecutive year, ranking number 12 on the list. BASF also achieved a perfect 100-point ranking on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index (CEI), earning the distinction as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. Additionally, BASF was named a Top 50 Employer by Minority Engineer Magazine; a Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount; and has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace by Most Loved Workplaces, which certifies companies based on independent research and employee feedback. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
Where the Chemistry Happens
BASF's Professional Development Programs (PDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. This internship allows interns to contribute to real-world business needs, while exploring career options and developing technical and professional decision-making skills. Interns will have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers
Program Summary:
This program also offers undergraduate students the ability to apply their education and background to challenging assignments to build both technical and professional skills.
* As a highly motivated undergraduate student, you will participate in a 12-week internship working alongside a mentor to aid our field agronomic teams.
* Your ability to be mobile is critical as assignment can be located in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. including at one of our research farms.
* Localized project/work assignment which may include a variety of trials; seed treatment, fungicide and herbicide trials with growers. Collect supporting data, analyze and trouble shoot data and provide feedback. Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot and provide solutions.
* Take part in and help set up customer tours and presentations.
* All interns will be assessed throughout the summer for either a returning internship offer, or a full time offer for one of our Professional Development rotational program.
Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You
Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You@BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you-the whole you-in all stages of your life and career. With you@BASF, you create your own chemistry.
The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you'll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.
* Enhanced career and leadership development, and value delivery to BASF through planned assignments
* Development of your technical expertise and the ability to network with upper level management throughout BASF
* A comprehensive program of employee benefits, including flexible work arrangements, and a competitive retirement savings plan
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Equal Employment Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.