Seeds Production Research Parent Characterization Intern

Job Description

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.Job Description

You will:

Provide the intern the opportunity of being exposed to the Seed Parent Characterization activities, allowing him/her to apply academic background and assist in the department activities from trial design, preparation, maintenance, harvesting, lab tasks, and data analysis

Develop a good understanding about new corn hybrid development, and parent characterization activities, by taking a lead role for one of the Seed Parent Characterization’s locations

Strengthen new product advancements through the assessment of important traits for seeds production

Take the lead on the project management and execution according to the assigned project. Assure that field activities (planting, plot maintenance, and harvest) for research plots are executed. This includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as planting plots, applying treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season.

Support other Seed Parent Characterization, as well as agronomic trial activities

Develop and maintain two-way communication with project managers, Seed Production Research (SPR) Scientists, Agronomists and Parent Seed colleagues. Additionally, look for communicating with people from different areas, from breeding all the way to commercial seeds production, aiming to gain a good understanding of the whole chain

Assist with managing and developing part time workers

Analyze data and prepare a report and presentation for the assigned project

Make sure all activities are developed according to the Company safety procedures and recommendations, and promote environmentally sustainable solutions

Estimated Duration: May 2026-August 2026Qualifications

What you must have:

A High School diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or another closely related field of study with a graduation date of December 2026 or later

Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship term

A valid Driver's License

What you might also contribute to the team:

Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior standing

May be required to lift up to 30 pounds

Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired

Detail Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed

Autonomous-An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision

Confidence- Not afraid to ask bold questions and be curious

Eagerness to learn and grow in the role

Previous internship and/or co-op experience related to Agriculture is preferred but not required

Familiarity with working on a farm, working with crops, or working outdoors is preferred but not required

Additional Information

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

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.

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Part-time