Indigo improves grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of natural microbiology and digital technologies. Utilizing beneficial plant microbes and agronomic insights, Indigo works with growers to sustainably produce high quality harvests. The company then connects growers and buyers directly to bring these harvests to market. Working across the supply chain, Indigo is forwarding its mission of harnessing nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA, with additional offices in Memphis, TN, Research Triangle Park, NC, Sydney, Australia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and São Paulo, Brazil. http://www.indigoag.com/

The Research and Scientific Insights (RSI) team is conducting projects investigating how complex microbial communities interact with plants and improve plant health. We are seeking an intern to assist with both laboratory and greenhouse tasks, including the setup and takedown or processing of large projects throughout the summer. While most of your time will be spent in the lab, there will be opportunities to interact with scientists and professionals in other departments and to attend internal scientific talks and group meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with greenhouse experiments, including filling and weighing pots with soil, planting seeds, watering, and takedown at the end of the experiment
• Harvesting plants and measuring their biomass
• Processing plants from both the greenhouse and field experiments, including surface sterilizing and chopping plants, homogenizing tissue, extracting DNA
• Label, organize, and keep track of processed plant samples

Competencies:

• Interest in life sciences, especially plant biology and microbiology
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent note-taking skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform repetitious physical activity
• Alignment with core values and mission of Indigo

 Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree candidates preferred