Field Research Intern at PURIS Grains – Oskaloosa, Iowa

At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet.

The Agronomic Field Research Intern will support the PURIS Seeds team in advancing the development of high-performing, non-GMO pea and soybean varieties that power our plant-based food system. You’ll work hands-on in research plots, greenhouses, and labs to collect data, analyze traits, and contribute to projects that strengthen the connection between sustainable farming and future food innovation.

Pay Rate/Range: $20.00

Pay Frequency: Biweekly

Work Location: Oskaloosa – Fully In Person

Time Period: Summer 2026

Travel: None

Responsbilities

• Assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting seed research plots and greenhouse trials.
• Collect and record agronomic and phenotypic data, including plant health, yield, and quality metrics.
• Support seed preparation, cleaning, and sample labeling for ongoing trials.
• Help analyze research data and summarize findings for internal reporting and presentation.
• Collaborate with agronomists and scientists to test new breeding lines and evaluate seed performance across environments.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces in field and laboratory settings.

How You’ll Grow

• Gain hands-on experience in plant breeding, field trial management, and data collection.
• Learn how crop development connects to the larger plant-based food manufacturing process.
• Build skills in agricultural research methods, data management, and scientific reporting.
• Work with experts committed to improving crop performance and advancing regenerative farming practices.

Why PURIS?

At PURIS, we believe great food starts with great seeds. Our Agronomic Field Intern team is pioneering the next generation of non-GMO, high-protein crops that enable sustainable nutrition for a growing world. Join us and help cultivate the foundation of a food system built to last.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or a related field.
• Comfortable working outdoors in variable conditions and performing physical tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on research projects.
• Interest in plant genetics, seed technology, and sustainable agriculture.