Intern, Research & Development
Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC
Posted 15 Nov 2026, 05:38 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data analysisMarketingCustomer serviceMicrosoft Office
- Work
- On-site in Memphis · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Microsoft Office28%Data analysis12%Marketing12%Customer service8%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 15, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Research and Development Interns at Helena Products Group (HPG) assist the Technical Development Manager team with field research initiatives. This role supports Helena brands through activities like Helena Field Day, trial branding with Marketing Services, trial implementation, field trial visits, and data analysis. Interns will gain an understanding of Helena's product development processes in the agriculture and professional sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Work on assigned projects both independently and as a team member.
- Assist R&D Personnel in designing and implementing a strategy for a successful Helena Field Day.
- Develop protocols for product testing, including field plots, commercial use, and cooperative testing within assigned areas.
- Collect, compile, analyze, and compare data from trials.
- Communicate results of testing and development to appropriate R&D Personnel.
- Complete weekly intern challenges for insights into Helena and the industry.
- Participate in weekly Research and Development team meetings.
- Prepare and deliver a final project and presentation to HPG leadership.
- Provide excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
- Maintain reliable and regular attendance.
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office suite.
- English language proficiency (reading, writing, speaking).
- Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in an agriculture-related field such as crop science, soil science, agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, or weed science.
- Organizational skills.
- Successful completion of a drug test and background check.
Work Environment & Physical Aspects
- Work environment includes office settings and outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Exposure to outdoor elements, fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations, and risk of electrical shock when working outdoors and around moving equipment.
- Requires extensive use of hands, talking, hearing, walking, standing (8 hours a day or more), sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling (up to 50lbs or more), reaching overhead (up to 25lbs), climbing, gripping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping, working below knee levels, and working above shoulder levels.
Benefits
- Temporary positions are eligible for Helena's 401(k) Savings Plan with a 100% company match up to 5% starting on the first day.
- Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
- Access earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
- For more detailed information about benefits, visit Helenacareers.com/benefits.