<div>Description</div><div>At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet.   The Sales Development Intern will support PURIS’s Commercial team in connecting innovative plant-based ingredients with food manufacturers and brands around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how sustainable food products move from concept to customer, learning the fundamentals of relationship-building, business development, and market analysis in a dynamic, growing industry. Pay Rate/Range: $20.00Pay Frequency: BiweeklyWork Location: Oskaloosa – Fully In PersonTime Period: Summer 2026  Travel: None Responsbilities<ul><li>Assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting seed research plots and greenhouse trials.</li><li>Collect and record agronomic and phenotypic data, including plant health, yield, and quality metrics.</li><li>Support seed preparation, cleaning, and sample labeling for ongoing trials.</li><li>Help analyze research data and summarize findings for internal reporting and presentation.</li><li>Collaborate with agronomists and scientists to test new breeding lines and evaluate seed performance across environments.</li><li>Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces in field and laboratory settings.</li></ul> How You’ll Grow<ul><li>Gain hands-on experience in plant breeding, field trial management, and data collection.</li><li>Learn how crop development connects to the larger plant-based food manufacturing process.</li><li>Build skills in agricultural research methods, data management, and scientific reporting.</li><li>Work with experts committed to improving      crop performance and advancing regenerative farming practices.</li></ul> Why PURIS?  At PURIS, we believe great food starts with great seeds. Our Agronomic Field Intern team is pioneering the next generation of non-GMO, high-protein crops that enable sustainable nutrition for a growing world. Join us and help cultivate the foundation of a food system built to last.</div>At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet.   The Sales Development Intern will support PURIS’s Commercial team in connecting innovative plant-based ingredients with food manufacturers and brands around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how sustainable food products move from concept to customer, learning the fundamentals of relationship-building, business development, and market analysis in a dynamic, growing industry. Pay Rate/Range: $20.00Pay Frequency: BiweeklyWork Location: Oskaloosa – Fully In PersonTime Period: Summer 2026  Travel: None Responsbilities<ul><li>Assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting seed research plots and greenhouse trials.</li><li>Collect and record agronomic and phenotypic data, including plant health, yield, and quality metrics.</li><li>Support seed preparation, cleaning, and sample labeling for ongoing trials.</li><li>Help analyze research data and summarize findings for internal reporting and presentation.</li><li>Collaborate with agronomists and scientists to test new breeding lines and evaluate seed performance across environments.</li><li>Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces in field and laboratory settings.</li></ul> How You’ll Grow<ul><li>Gain hands-on experience in plant breeding, field trial management, and data collection.</li><li>Learn how crop development connects to the larger plant-based food manufacturing process.</li><li>Build skills in agricultural research methods, data management, and scientific reporting.</li><li>Work with experts committed to improving      crop performance and advancing regenerative farming practices.</li></ul> Why PURIS?  At PURIS, we believe great food starts with great seeds. Our Agronomic Field Intern team is pioneering the next generation of non-GMO, high-protein crops that enable sustainable nutrition for a growing world. Join us and help cultivate the foundation of a food system built to last.Requirements <ul><li>Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or a related field.</li><li>Comfortable working outdoors in variable conditions and performing physical tasks.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively on research projects.</li><li>Interest in plant genetics, seed technology, and sustainable agriculture.</li></ul>

PURIS cultivates a spectrum of pure, plant-based foods and ingredients from U.S.-based organic and non-GMO sources. Our end-to-end system ensures a wholesome journey from seed to solution.
PURIS&trade; is a family-owned company founded in 1985 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Built with intention over 30 years, our plant-based food system benefits every link in the chain of production: flavorful and nutritious choices for people, profitable opportunities for growers, flexible ingredients for food makers, and practices that nourish soil, the environment, and life on earth.
PURIS unites satisfying flavor and texture with some of the highest protein of any plant-based food on the planet. A sustainable alternative to GMOs and animal proteins, our products feed health and peace of mind: 100% vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, allergen-free, and mystery-free.
A safe and secure food supply is made in the USA. Our model is grounded in 30 years of non-GMO natural breeding and sustained by an alliance of domestic growers and partners who share our high standards.
We are the exclusive producer of PURIS&trade; Pea protein, starches, fibers and other non-GMO ingredients from soy, pulses, lentils and corn. Our endlessly versatile foods are a nourishing basis for every meal, food application and trend &mdash; from powders and mixes to energy bars and cereals.

Field Research Intern

<div>Description</div><div>At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet. &nbsp; The Sales Development Intern will support PURIS’s Commercial team in connecting innovative plant-based ingredients with food manufacturers and brands around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how sustainable food products move from concept to customer, learning the fundamentals of relationship-building, business development, and market analysis in a dynamic, growing industry. Pay Rate/Range: $20.00Pay Frequency: BiweeklyWork Location: Oskaloosa – Fully In PersonTime Period: Summer 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel: None Responsbilities<ul><li>Assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting seed research plots and greenhouse trials.</li><li>Collect and record agronomic and phenotypic data, including plant health, yield, and quality metrics.</li><li>Support seed preparation, cleaning, and sample labeling for ongoing trials.</li><li>Help analyze research data and summarize findings for internal reporting and presentation.</li><li>Collaborate with agronomists and scientists to test new breeding lines and evaluate seed performance across environments.</li><li>Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces in field and laboratory settings.</li></ul> How You’ll Grow<ul><li>Gain hands-on experience in plant breeding, field trial management, and data collection.</li><li>Learn how crop development connects to the larger plant-based food manufacturing process.</li><li>Build skills in agricultural research methods, data management, and scientific reporting.</li><li>Work with experts committed to improving &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;crop performance and advancing regenerative farming practices.</li></ul> Why PURIS? &nbsp;At PURIS, we believe great food starts with great seeds. Our Agronomic Field Intern team is pioneering the next generation of non-GMO, high-protein crops that enable sustainable nutrition for a growing world. Join us and help cultivate the foundation of a food system built to last.</div>At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made pea ingredients and non-GMO soybeans into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages, soy milk, tofu, and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future and strengthening our domestic food supply chain. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of an exciting period of expansion and growth. You'll drive strategic initiatives, leverage cutting-edge solutions, and implement new processes that directly support a better food future for people and the planet. &nbsp; The Sales Development Intern will support PURIS’s Commercial team in connecting innovative plant-based ingredients with food manufacturers and brands around the world. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how sustainable food products move from concept to customer, learning the fundamentals of relationship-building, business development, and market analysis in a dynamic, growing industry. Pay Rate/Range: $20.00Pay Frequency: BiweeklyWork Location: Oskaloosa – Fully In PersonTime Period: Summer 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Travel: None Responsbilities<ul><li>Assist with planting, maintaining, and harvesting seed research plots and greenhouse trials.</li><li>Collect and record agronomic and phenotypic data, including plant health, yield, and quality metrics.</li><li>Support seed preparation, cleaning, and sample labeling for ongoing trials.</li><li>Help analyze research data and summarize findings for internal reporting and presentation.</li><li>Collaborate with agronomists and scientists to test new breeding lines and evaluate seed performance across environments.</li><li>Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces in field and laboratory settings.</li></ul> How You’ll Grow<ul><li>Gain hands-on experience in plant breeding, field trial management, and data collection.</li><li>Learn how crop development connects to the larger plant-based food manufacturing process.</li><li>Build skills in agricultural research methods, data management, and scientific reporting.</li><li>Work with experts committed to improving &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;crop performance and advancing regenerative farming practices.</li></ul> Why PURIS? &nbsp;At PURIS, we believe great food starts with great seeds. Our Agronomic Field Intern team is pioneering the next generation of non-GMO, high-protein crops that enable sustainable nutrition for a growing world. Join us and help cultivate the foundation of a food system built to last.Requirements <ul><li>Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy, Plant Science, Biology, or a related field.</li><li>Comfortable working outdoors in variable conditions and performing physical tasks.</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively on research projects.</li><li>Interest in plant genetics, seed technology, and sustainable agriculture.</li></ul>

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