Field Development Intern

                                                                                                                                         Field Development Intern

FMC Corporation is a leading specialty company focused on agricultural technologies. FMC provides innovative and cost-effective solutions to enhance crop yield and quality by controlling a broad spectrum of insects, weeds and disease, as well as in non-agricultural markets for pest control. FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success at completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive and fulfilling career with FMC. With a corporate culture of innovation, integrity, responsibility and customer intimacy, we foster “The Right Chemistry” in everything we do. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets.  If you are ready to make a difference every day, FMC is ready to talk to you.

Position Summary: 

FMC Corporation is looking for motivated and detail-oriented summer interns to join our research station teams during 2025! FMC’s internship program provides each student with hands – on experience, development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to connect with other students from various universities.

Internship duration typically lasts throughout the summer (Late April through August) and based out at our research stations in Canada: Hanley, SK and Wetaskiwin, AB.

What you will do:  

The summer research technician intern position is an exciting opportunity for exposure into crop production and crop protection. You will be able to assist in the development of unregistered infant active ingredients as well as further developing currently commercialized products. Studies that you will be involved with include, rate determination, formulation evaluation, tank mix partners, efficacy, crop safety s, plant back studies.

Interns will work alongside an experienced research development rep. initially, but greater independence is possible as the season progresses. Intern will also be mentored so that they can perform field operations such as seeding, spraying, mowing, applying crop protection products and possibly harvest as the season permits. In addition to the field operations, the position tasks will include tasks such as conducting evaluations, measuring out crop protection products prior to applications and data entry. Students will be encouraged to aid in all aspects of field trials once trained and comfortable with tasks.

What You Need to Succeed

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to carry a 20 to 50 lb. backpack on uneven ground
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
• Enrolled in a School of Agricultural, Plant Sciences, or similar educational discipline. 

• Candidates must have completed the first year of post-secondary school.
• Experience handling farm equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products: Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Word

At FMC, diversity and inclusion are in our DNA. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive – regardless of race, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, color, age, religion or religious creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. FMC also supports employee participation in company employee resource groups that celebrate the diverse backgrounds of our workforce by providing communities for employees to connect with each other and raise awareness throughout FMC. FMC complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.