Job description
You will:
- Support Agronomists and Field Technicians in day to day activities related to hybrid seed corn production
- Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, silk and pollen shed notes, stand counts, and Insect Program scouting thresholds.
- Perform activities related to planting, GPS field mapping, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, detasseling, safety, training, and reporting at the site
- Lead a research project to study a potential production improvement or new agronomic practice/technology. Present findings to the local leadership team.
- Develop field scouting reports on assigned Ipad and work with Agronomist to solve issues with growers.
- Read soil moisture probes and interpret data. Make irrigation recommendations to Agronomist.
- Perform other duties as required to meet field operation or plant needs
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 Seeds Production team is currently seeking a Seed Production Interns in Phillips, NE. As an intern, you will be provided the opportunity of being exposed to research activities, allowing you to apply academic background and ultimately be exposed to both Production & Supply and Research & Development at Syngenta
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 $21 - $40 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
Estimated Duration: May 2025-August 2025
What you must have:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent
- Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy, Horticulture, Precision Ag, Ag Business, or other related discipline
- Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of the internship term (Internship term is May 2025 through August 2025)
- Fluent in English
- Passion for agriculture and working outdoors
- Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions including seasonally hot or cold temperatures and in inclement weather
What you might also contribute to the team:
- Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior class standing
- Prior experience relating to agronomy is preferred but not required
- Prior experience relating to Seed Corn Production is preferred but not required
- Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on plant tasks and in field production management with farmer growers
- Proficiency in performing tasks that adheres to the quality and safety expected from Syngenta
- Ensure that all corporate safety guidelines are followed
- Excellent writing and math skills
- An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision
- The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position
- Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls regarding seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company
- Knowledge of both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- 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
- Ability to perform basic math functions
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