Undergrad Co-op - Integrated Pest Management - Facilities & Engineering

Location: On-site in Juncos, Puerto Rico, United States. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the program.

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company researching, manufacturing, and delivering medicines for serious illnesses across oncology, inflammation, general medicine, and rare disease.

What you will do

• Complete on-the-job training and apply academic knowledge in real-world Facilities and Engineering projects.
• Conduct structured field assessments around selected manufacturing-site buildings, documenting soil, drainage, water accumulation, trees, ornamental vegetation, and other conditions affecting pest activity.
• Gather, organize, and document field observations and project information using appropriate assessment methods and tools.
• Collaborate with the Pest Control/Integrated Pest Management program, Facilities, Landscaping, EHS, Security, service providers, and other stakeholders.
• Review findings with project partners to identify risks and prevention opportunities.
• Prepare maps, inventories, technical summaries, final reports, presentations, and recommendations, while supporting operational efficiency through AI and other technology tools.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time in a Bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college or university, with a minimum 3.0 GPA or equivalent.
• Expected completion of at least two years of study in Soil Science, Entomology, Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, and/or Crop Protection before the co-op begins.
• Expected continued enrollment at an accredited college or university following the co-op program.
• Available to work a full-time schedule.

Nice to have

• GPA of 3.20 or higher.
• Flexibility to participate for six months up to one year.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
• Experience with field data collection or environmental inspections.
• Basic plant, insect, or soil identification skills.
• Experience maintaining organized field notes, photographs, sample records, or chain-of-custody documentation.
• Strong teamwork, organizational, and basic project management skills, including follow-up and milestone completion.
• Extracurricular activities or leadership experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, plus strong technical writing skills.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to deliver high-quality results and meet key milestones.
• Willingness to conduct occasional outdoor fieldwork in varying weather and site conditions while following applicable safety requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, innovative, science-based, and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunities to build a professional network during and beyond the co-op.
• Executive and social networking events, team-building activities, and workshops.
• Support for professional and personal growth and well-being.

Hiring process

• Applications remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received or a candidate is selected.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for candidates with disabilities during application, interview, and employment activities.