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Vegetable Seed Production Research Intern

  1. SE Production Operations
  2. Syngenta Seeds
  3. Pasco, WA

Job description

You will: 

  • Coordinate the design, set-up, and planting of Field Production Research (FPR) trials at all required locations domestically 
  • Perform seed lab work including trial setup, field mapping, planting preparation, seed cleaning, and labeling 
  • Perform fieldwork including planting, staking, pollination, data acquisition and seed harvest 
  • Process seed from field studies 
  • Assist in managing seed inventories in order to conduct required experiments. 
  • Manage data from experiments which includes acquisition, analysis support 
  • Assist with lab seed treatment applications and related field trial plantings 
  • Perform other duties as assigned 

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

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 Research Intern in Pasco, WA. 

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 


Qualifications

What you must have: 

  • A High School diploma or equivalent 
  • Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, Agricultural Business or another closely related agricultural field of study 
  • Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship term (i.e. cannot graduate prior to December 2025)
  • A valid Driver's License 
  • Proficiency in English 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

  • Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired 
  • Detail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed 
  • Autonomous-An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision 
  • Previous internship and/or co-op experience related to Agriculture is preferred but not required 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
  • Knowledge of plant physiology 
  • Knowledge of seed biology 
  • Knowledge of field research techniques and technology 

Additional Information

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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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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