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We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.\nSummary\nCHS is looking for a Field Research Intern to join the Product Development team for the Summer of 2027. 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 Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa, 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.\nThe ideal location to reside would be in the Watertown, Brookings, Sioux Falls or Mitchell, SD areas or surrounding vicinities.\nResponsibilities\nAssist 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.\nVisiting plots to collect data and visuals.\nAnalyzing data and creating tools to support product sales. \nHelp conduct small scale replicated research including trial setup, pesticide applications, treatment evaluations, trial maintenance & more. \nLearn features and benefits of all CHS products.\nLearn about CHS crop protection product development pipeline.\nAssist with product applications as needed. \nTravel mainly throughout South Dakota, but could be required to travel into North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska; 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.\n\nOther duties as assigned\nMinimum Qualifications (required)\nEnrolled in relevant coursework in 2 or 4 year higher education institution.\nInterest in agricultural business. \nCHS 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, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.\nIf eligibility requirements are met, you may participate in 401(k).\nCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.\nPlease 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. 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