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Intern / Workingstudent - Greenhouse (m/f/d)

Job ID: 40973  |  Location: Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany

 

Clariant's Business Unit Care Chemicals includes Crop Solutions, which develops innovative solutions for crop protection and agriculture. The 400 sqm greenhouse at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt-Höchst enables real-life testing of new products for crop protection and yield enhancement under controlled environmental conditions.


To strengthen our team, we are looking for an intern or working student (m/f/d) at our greenhouse at the Clariant Innovation Center in Frankfurt-Höchst.

 


Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of innovative solutions for improving plant health and address current environmental challenges that growers face during the crop production.

 

You will:

 

  • Make an Impact: Contribute to new agricultural solutions for plant health and crop production
  • Learn by Doing: Plan and execute small plot and laboratory experiments
  • Grow Your Career: Present your research to different stakeholders
  • Thrive Together: Work in a collaborative diverse team atmosphere

 

The primary responsibilities of this role are to:

 

  • Implement new methodologies for research and development of innovative ingredients and formulations for plant health products
  • Plan, organize, and execute experiments in research plots for crop health, and perform scientific data entry and results presentation
  • Support and perform under supervision in all functions of the greenhouses and growth chambers, which include planting, cultivating, pollinating, pollen collection, harvesting, irrigation/fertigation, etc.
  • Assist in other projects and product characterization studies as required or assigned by participating in data collection, analysis, and reporting for ongoing research

 

Demonstrate leadership in workplace safety by championing protocols and best practices, while applying scientific rigor to risk assessment and contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory and field safety standards.


 

Requirements

  • MSc degree in agronomy, agricultural science, or a comparable qualification
  • Strong understanding of plant physiology, biochemistry under abiotic stress with knowledge in crop nutrition and plant health
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills to work independently

 

Our Offer

  • Working on current and innovative tasks
  • Independent preparation and execution of the assigned tasks
  • Insights into exciting and interdisciplinary projects within an international, committed and collegial team
  • Qualified support during your work at Clariant

 

Your Contact

Magdalena Viegas

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Tel. 069 305 36903

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Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.


At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. 

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