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Yield Trialing Data Analytics Intern

  1. Operations & Trialing
  2. Slater, IA
  3. Syngenta Seeds

Job description

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Accountabilities:

  • All tasks and activities assigned are executed according to the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Safety is Syngenta’s first priority.
  • Utilize precision software and data structures to drive efficiencies in hybrid seed production and trial research
  • Encouraged environment for creative thinking on process improvement in all aspects of Seeds Production Research
  • Conduct analysis of big data, applying novel and routine analysis methods to meet team deliverables that include operational improvement, process optimization and improved reporting.
  • Work with leadership to identify opportunities to enhance phenotypic data quality and the phenotypic data process workflow, share key learnings and drive implementation of new processes.
  • Participate in the management of data generated by the trialing teams.
  • Development of strong communication skills and tools to help promote concise and productive communication to maintain agility to continue high productivity
  • Skills developed throughout internship will culminate with a final report and presentation to key stakeholders and management of assigned trial
  • Support the development of data structure protocols that ensure compliance for reporting dashboard utilization.

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 Production Research team is currently seeking a Yield Trialing Data Analytics Intern in Slater, IA or Stanton, MN. As an intern you will be responsible for designing experiments, field and lab preparation, routine maintenance, and data analysis. 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


Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in operations research, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or another closely related field of study
  • Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship (Graduation date on or after December 2025)
  • Experience with statistical methods applied to large data files and a solid foundation in data science.
  • Programming: Python, R, Matlab
  • Prefer a student with Junior or Senior standing
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US

Preferred Requirements:

  • 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
  • Independent, self-motivated, driven, and customer focused individual able to produce high quality data
  • Experience with statistical methods applied to large data files.
  • The ability to structure unstructured problems and data, in order to derive conclusions and make recommendations to leadership.

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