Seed Corn Production Intern

About this Job:  

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Production team is currently seeking a Field Production Intern in Grundy County, IA and Rock Falls, IL at remote growing locations. 

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  
• 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 

Estimated Duration: May 2023-August 2023 

You will: 

• Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field related activities as directed at the Grundy County Iowa production area 
• Capture pesticide application information to meet Worker Protection Standard safety requirements 
• Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, silk and pollen shed notes, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds 
• Perform activities related to planting, mapping, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, detasseling, safety, training, and reporting at the site 
• Perform a project to study a potential production improvement.  Present findings to the local leadership team 
• Perform other duties as required to meet field operation or plant needs

What you must have: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Ag Business or Ag Studies majors preferred) 
• Fluent in English 
• Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions including seasonally hot or cold temperatures and inclement weather 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Prior experience relating to agronomy is preferred but not required 
• Prior experience relating to Seed Production is strongly preferred but not required  
• Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on plant tasks and in field production management with farmer growers  
• Independent, self-motivated and need little supervision 
• Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word 
• Good writing and math skills 
• Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regards to seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company 
• Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies  
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed. Data entry into data management systems must be accurate due to decisions being made by other departments based on the information given

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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.