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WinField United Research & Development Lab Intern, Summer 2027

Land O'Lakes · River Falls, WI · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What lab experience do you have from classes or past work, and what equipment have you used?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic lab skills they can build on at the Innovation Center.

Tell me about a time you did careful, repetitive work and kept your accuracy high.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay precise through the routine tasks that lab work often involves.

WinField works on seed, crop protection and crop nutrients. Which area interests you most, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in the science behind ag inputs.

Tell me about a time you asked for help on something you were stuck on.

What they are checking: Whether they know when to ask instead of spinning their wheels or guessing.

What would you do

You realize you used the wrong concentration in part of an experiment. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report errors honestly instead of hiding them and risking bad research results.

You'll take on a business-critical project over 11 weeks. How would you plan it so you finish on time?

What they are checking: Whether they can break a project into steps and manage their time over a short internship.

How would you explain your project results to someone who isn't a scientist?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate findings clearly to business and sales partners.

About the work

How do you keep a lab notebook or data record so someone else could repeat your work?

What they are checking: Whether they understand good documentation, which is the backbone of reliable research.

Why do research trials use controls and replicates?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic experimental design and why it matters for product decisions.

How do you work safely with chemicals in a lab?

What they are checking: Whether they follow safety data sheets, protective gear and proper storage and disposal.

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The full job description

As published by Land O'Lakes.

WinField United Research & Development Lab Intern, Summer 2027 When you intern at Land O’Lakes, you're joining a Fortune 250 agribusiness and food production leader with more than 100 years of operations as a farmer- and member-owned cooperative. With business units spanning crop insight and inputs, animal nutrition, dairy foods, and sustainability solutions, you will experience a hands-on, purpose-driven internship. You’ll have opportunities to network with industry leaders, tour our state-of-the-art facilities, and be challenged with a business-critical project, all while gaining skills that will impact your career trajectory. WinField United offers unmatched agricultural expertise to help farmers, retailers, and other partners succeed. As a customer-owned wholesale supplier of crop protection inputs, seed, and crop nutrients with a commitment to shaping the future of farming, we are uniquely positioned to help retailers and farmers implement modern farming practice s. To help growers be profitable with the right inputs. To be even better stewards of precious land and water resources . To always be mindful of the next generation of farmers. We have Research & Development Lab In tern openings available for Summer 202 7 at our WinField United Innovation Center in River Falls, WI. Internship Duration: 11 weeks (May – August 202 7 ) Interns are paid $25.00/hour. Relocation assistance may be provided to eligible candidates for the duration of the summer internship . The interns will primarily support the chemistry, biological, phenotyping, and controlled e nvironments laboratories within the Product Development group at the W inField United Innovation Center in River Falls, Wisconsin. The Innovation Center features greenhouses, growth chambers, chemistry laboratories, and specialized research facilities that support plant and agricultural research focused on both experimental and commercial products, including adjuvants, herbicides, seed treatments, and plant growth regulators across diverse cropping systems. Interns will assist in the execution of research trials and experiments conducted in greenhouse, growth chamber, chemistry a nd laboratory settings. Responsibilities include preparing materials and experimental treatments, operating research equipment, conducting laboratory and greenhouse procedures, collecting and analyzing data, and supporting the development and validation of new and existing WinField United products. This role provides hands-on experience in agricultural research, product development, and applied science within a collaborative innovation environment. Experience-Education (Required) • Sophomore (preferred) or junior undergraduate pursuing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, horticulture, plant science, plant pathology, or other related field of study • Required GPA of 3.0 or higher Competencies-Skills (Preferred) • Interest in conducting research. • Ability to work without direct supervision. • Excellent communication, writing, and critical thinking skills. • Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks. • Give and receive feedback, work collaboratively , exhibit effective social and interpersonal skills. • Resourceful and innovative in finding solutions to problems. • Flexible and can adapt to changing business surroundings. • Ability to adhere to strict safety standards when handling crop protection products in lab setting . • Properly wear chemical application equipment and personal protective equipment while working as required by job duties. About Land O'Lakes, Inc. Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list. We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root. Land O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT.

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