Agronomy, Research & Technical Services Intern Summer 2025
We are the world's leading chemical company because we offer intelligent solutions for our customers and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to advance. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, without regard to gender, age, origin, sexual orientation, disability or belief. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities.
Agronomy, Research & Technical Services Intern
The world needs solutions, and we need you! At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.
We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with a strong emphasis on process safety and the safety of our employees and the communities in which we operate. We are always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and career development.
We are also constantly striving to become an even better place to work. In 2022, BASF has been recognized as a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc for the tenth consecutive year, ranking number 12 on the list. BASF also achieved a perfect 100-point ranking on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI), earning the distinction as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality. Additionally, BASF was named a Top 50 Employer by Minority Engineer Magazine; a Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount; and has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace® by Most Loved Workplaces, which certifies companies based on independent research and employee feedback. Come join us on our journey to create solutions for a sustainable future!
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Ag Professional Internship Program – Agronomy, Research & Technical Services – Summer 2025
Where the Chemistry Happens…
BASF's Professional Development Programs (PDPs) were created to provide highly motivated, mobile-minded current university students an opportunity to enhance their professional skills through a variety of diverse learning experiences. This internship allows interns to contribute to real-world business needs, while exploring career options and developing technical and professional decision-making skills. Interns will have the opportunity to assess their capabilities, skills, and interests and gain valuable exposure to BASF's culture, values, and decision-makers.
Program Summary:
This program also offers undergraduate students the ability to apply their education and background to challenging assignments to build both technical and professional skills.
- As a highly motivated undergraduate student, you will participate in a 12-week internship working alongside a mentor to aid our field agronomic teams.
- Your ability to be mobile is critical as assignment can be located in a variety of locations throughout the U.S. including at one of our research farms.
- Localized project/work assignment which may include a variety of trials; seed treatment, fungicide and herbicide trials with growers. Collect supporting data, analyze and trouble shoot data and provide feedback. Identify process improvements, test, troubleshoot and provide solutions.
- Take part in and help set up customer tours and presentations.
- All interns will be assessed throughout the summer for either a returning internship offer, or a full time offer for one of our Professional Development rotational program.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
A unique total offer: you@BASF
At BASF you get more than just compensation. Our total offer includes a wide range of elements you need to be your best in every stage of your life. That’s what we call you@BASF. Click here to learn more.
At BASF, we believe that people are the key to our long-term success and that talent is in everyone.
We thrive on giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfil personal ambitions…that’s how we create chemistry. #belongatBASF
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