Internship Field Agronomist / Lab Assistant

About the role

Staphyt, a group of more than 600 employees active in agronomic experimentation, regulatory advice and registration file coordination, is looking for motivated students for its 2027 internship programme in Italy and abroad. The internship takes place in Aprilia (Italy) from May 2027 to February 2028, within the FIELD department, and involves taking part in agricultural field trials (GEP/GLP) from their initial setup to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor crop development and observe the effects of different agricultural products under real field conditions.
• Contribute to the evaluation of product efficacy and crop selectivity.
• Collect reliable field data and help ensure the quality and accuracy of trial results.
• Work alongside experienced field technicians and learn the stages of agricultural experimentation.
• Assist with the establishment, monitoring and management of trials in different crops and lab activities.
• Observe and assess weeds, pests and diseases according to trial objectives.
• Take part in field assessments of herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, biostimulants, biocontrol products and fertilisers.
• Contribute to residue trials under GLP, including studies on soil, plant material, honey and dislodgeable foliar residues (DFR).
• Record, organise and enter trial data using ARM software, while learning the quality procedures for agricultural experimentation.

Required profile

• Currently studying agriculture, agronomy or a related field.
• Passionate about agriculture, plant production and crop protection.
• Eager to apply academic knowledge to real agricultural challenges.
• Interested in objective field observations, experimentation and data collection.
• Proactive, curious, organised, responsible and attentive to detail.
• Team player who enjoys working outdoors and collaborating with others.
• Italian or English language skills.