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Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

  1. Development Biology
  2. Syngenta Seeds
  3. Nampa, ID

Job description

You will: 

  • Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines 
  • Support the Breeding and Market Segment Teams in field related activities for the evaluation of new experimental hybrids and new inbred lines.  
  • Implement electronic data collection protocols and procedures – collect, document and curate data for accuracy and integrity. 
  • Manage and lead field crew activities during field evaluation season. 
  • Assist breeding and market segment teams in collecting data for trait discovery and validation projects. 
  • Perform other duties as required to meet project needs 

Company Description

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 Development team is currently seeking a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern, located in Nampa, ID. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to Vegetable Seeds Development, gaining experience by supporting the breeding and market segment team activities. This is a unique learning experience as the intern will take on several responsibilities across multiple crops. 

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 ($21-$40 per hour)  
  • Ongoing career development resources  
  • The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects 
  • Meaningful projects that solve problems 

Duration: May/June 2025-September 2025 


Qualifications

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent. 
  • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or another closely related major is preferred). 
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required. 
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Preferred Requirements: 

  • Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks. 
  • An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision. 
  • The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired. 
  • Detail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed. 
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in Microsoft Office. 
  • Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies. 
  • Knowledge of plant breeding. 

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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