Soil Science Research Intern

OBJECTIVE / ACCOUNTABILITY

To achieve business and personal through the company while assisting in the Quality Control Program. To gain an understanding of raw components for growing mixes and how they interact to yield desirable characteristics for plant production.  To become proficient in laboratory techniques, assist in other scientific and technical support for the company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Lab work

• Learn lab techniques
• Assist in testing of raw components
• Assist in testing of mixes produced through Mix Plant 
• Process and record data 
• Manage samples 

Research 

• Conduct a study under the guidance of supervisor
• Study to be presented at the culmination of internship
• Exact study topic dependent on yearly needs and intern educational focus 

Field work

• Collect samples from various facilities for analysis
• Collect data from the field

Technical support

• Learn about various technical aspects of company
• Urban Soils
• Green roofs
• Growing mixes
• Raw components

Other

• Attend meetings and events as needed
• Sample preparation for customers  

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated for an Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field of study. 

Ability to work independently on assigned tasks

Strong communication and organizational skills
 

BENEFITS

• Paid time off and paid holidays 
• Employee discounts

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Proudly ranked as a 2024 and 2025 Top Work Place in several categories, including Woman-Led companies and Cultural Excellence for Professional Development.  Midwest Trading is a wholesale supplier leading the Green Industry in Chicagoland with sustainable products for over 40 years.  We specialize in greenhouse and nursery mixes, custom-engineered soils for green roofs, bioswales and rain gardens. We also provide landscape mulches, soil amendments, and horticultural supplies.