You will:
- Execute all tasks and activities assigned according to the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Safety is Syngenta’s first priority.
- Develop a knowledgeable understanding of Inbred and Hybrid Seed Production
- Work in an encouraged environment for creative thinking on process improvement in all aspects of Seeds Production
- Assist with the day-to-day operations of Seed Production in the field
- Assist with equipment management
- Develop strong communication skills and tools to help promote concise and productive communication to maintain agility to continue high productivity
- Build a better understanding of the end-to-end seeds business through exposure/tours of other functions
- Present skills developed throughout internship in a final report and presentation to key stakeholders and management of assigned trial
- Assist with design, development, and documentation of improved workflows for managing seed production
Estimated Duration: May 2026-August 2026
Company Description
Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.
Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.
Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.
Qualifications
What you must have:
- A High School diploma or equivalent
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another closely related field of study graduating December 2026 or after
- Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of the internship term
- A valid Driver's License
Preferred Requirements:
- Prefer a student with Junior or Senior standing
- High level of communication (oral and/or written) is extremely important to keep team organized and aware to ensure high quality trialing and execution
- Attention to detail, and agility to adjust plans and execute accordingly
- Experience with Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis tools, or the ability to learn how to use them
- Independent, self-motivated, driven, and customer focused individual able to produce high quality data
Additional Information
As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:
- Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $18-$30 per hour)
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI
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