Intern, Plant Health & Microbial Sciences

About the Company

ProFarm is an agricultural technology company on a mission to improve the food we eat in a way that benefits the grower, the consumer, and the entire industry. Headquartered in Davis, California, we deliver field-proven, biological solutions for pest management and plant health.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setup and takedown of bioassays in greenhouse, growth chamber, and lab settings
• Support seedling and plant growth stage experiments and collect phenotyping data
• Prepare materials for experiments including culture media, buffers, and treated seed
• Maintain a clean, organized lab and greenhouse environment
• Culture and isolate microorganisms using various media
• Perform DNA and RNA extractions from microbial and plant samples
• Perform quantitative PCR and conventional PCR and analyze results via gel electrophoresis
• Analyze samples using Qubit and NanoDrop instrumentation
• Record and organize experimental data and results accurately

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences
• Willingness to work across microbiology, plant pathology, and plant biology projects
• Comfort working in greenhouse and lab settings involving soil and plant material
• Commitment to contribute at least 15 hours per week during the school year
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on lab experience through coursework or a previous internship
• Adaptable, curious, and collaborative mindset