Valent U.S.A. is looking for Interns to join our exciting Research & Development team in Illinois.

Valent U.S.A. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Chemical Company, Limited, engages in the development, registration, sales and marketing of integrated technological solutions for crop production and pest management that deliver value for our customers and stakeholders. A leading crop protection firm serving the agricultural and non-crop products markets in North America, Valent products help growers produce safe and abundant food and fiber crops, and horticultural professionals improve the quality of life for their customers. The corporate motto, Products That Work, From People Who Care®, describes the company's business philosophy. Valent seeks out and provides customers with innovative and effective solutions to their production challenges. Our vision is to be the best company delivering integrated solutions of biorational and traditional crop protection solutions to our customers. Valent is dedicated to creating a world that is healthier and more comfortable, and that has a sustainable abundance of quality, affordable food, helping crops to be the ultimate renewable resource. 

Assignment Dates (approximate):  May 2026 to August 2026 (dates may be reduced or extended based on work load) 

Principal Responsibilities:

• Work with Valent R&D and FMD personnel to execute field research and demonstration trials.
• Evaluate crop conditions and take detailed notes of conditions throughout the growing season in an unbiased, scientific manner.
• Write and submit field reports with data collection and key findings.
• Assist with field days.
• Assist Research Station personnel with day-to-day operations.

 Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate student or BA/BS in agricultural related science or equivalent.  
• Excellent initiative, communication, interpersonal, and persuasion skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills. Computer skills and experience, including Microsoft Office and web-based programs. 
• Knowledgeable about row crops and crop protection products. 
• Common agricultural practices, including weed, disease and insect identification in row crops. 
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle report required. 
• May be required to work weekends and long days during peak research period. 

 Physical Demands and Work Environment (FIELD Position)

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands include constant walking, standing, bending at the neck and waist, squatting, climbing, kneeling, crawling, twisting at the neck and waist, simple grasping, power grasping, and fine manipulation with hands, pushing and pulling with hands, reaching above shoulder level, and lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; also frequent lifting and carrying of up to 75 lbs., occasional sitting and lifting and carrying of up to 100+ lbs. Travel by air or car up to 75% of the time and will be required to drive safely for long distances.
• Work Environment includes exposure to or working in or around moving cars, trucks, forklifts, equipment and machinery including a computer keyboard and mouse; uneven ground; excessive noise; extremes in temperature, humidity, or wetness; dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals; venomous insects and animals, heights; operation of foot controls or repetitive foot movement; use of special visual or auditory protective equipment. May be required to work outdoors in an agricultural crop field, assist in putting out demonstration plots, wear respirator and other personal protection equipment.