Tissue Culture Laboratory Rotational Internship Walters Gardens

Hiring Organization: Walters Gardens
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Zeeland Michigan
Application Due Date: January 10, 2025

Walters Gardens is North America’s leading wholesale grower of perennial plants. As an intern, you will gain valuable hands-on experience where you explore  the entire process of our Tissue Culture Production. The initiation of healthy plants helps us grow our extensive collection of top-tier perennials. Within the  rotation track, you will work with some of the best and brightest in the industry. We are growing, and we want you to come grow with us! 

 

Areas of Focus:

  • Motherstock Greenhouse & Virus Lab 
  • Tissue Culture Lab 
  • Greenhouse Production Planting Lines  
  • Greenhouse - Acclimation Growing Range 
  • Integrated Pest Management 

During rotational tracks there will be additional opportunities to spend time shadowing and learning in other departments.

 

Details:

13-week summer internships with flexible start/end dates

Full-time (40hrs/week) with half-day Fridays

Competitive pay with monthly housing stipend

Cumulative group project with other interns

 

Location:

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1992 96th Ave
Zeeland, MI 49464-2041

Requirements:

 

Requirements

Applicants must currently be enrolled in an accredited college

Rising senior or nearing last year in program preferred

Degree in Horticulture, Agriculture, Biology or related fields preferred

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