Seeds Production Research Field Technology Intern

Company Description

About Syngenta 

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops, we're shaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel. We’re a global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.  We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.  Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease, insect, weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture. 

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngenta's Production & Supply Team is seeking a Seeds Production Research Field Technology Intern in Waterloo, NE. This internship role will be responsible for designing experiments, field and lab preparation, routine maintenance, and data analysis. You will be provided with the opportunity to be exposed to research activities, allowing you to apply your academic background and ultimately be exposed to both Production & Supply and Research & Development at Syngenta.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Duration: May 2027 – August 2027

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.
• Develop a knowledgeable understanding of Inbred and Hybrid Seed Production in trialing and innovation within Seeds Production Research.
• Utilize precision agriculture technologies to drive efficiencies in hybrid seed production and trial research.
• Foster an environment that encourages creative thinking on process improvement in all aspects of Seeds Production Research.
• Lead and own responsibility for assigned trial(s) and learn project management skills to aid in the execution of field activities (planting, plot maintenance, irrigation, treatment applications, and notes) and prioritization of the project among other assigned tasks.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Support internal trials (large-scale production) with internal Production & Customer.
• Develop strong communication skills and tools to help promote concise and productive communication, maintaining agility and high productivity.
• Build a better understanding of the end-to-end seeds business through exposure and tours of other functions.
• Assist in managing part-time workers.
• Skills developed throughout the internship will culminate in a final report and presentation to key stakeholders and management of the assigned trial.
• Assist with the design and development of prototype field equipment to be used for corn pollen trialing, application, and research.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, or another closely related field of study, with a graduation date on or after December 2027.
• Must be a current student continuing their education upon completion of the internship term.
• Prefer a student with Junior or Senior standing.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications:

• High-level communication skills (oral and/or written) are extremely important to keep the team organized and informed, ensuring 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 in Precision Agriculture is preferred but not required.
• Farm or agriculture background is preferred but not required.

Additional Information

Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. 
• ⁠Competitive wages
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 

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. 

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