Job Description

You will:

• Execute all tasks and activities assigned 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.
• Work in an encouraged environment for creative thinking on process improvement in all aspects of Seeds Production
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of Seed Production in the field.
• Assist with equipment management
• Develop strong communication skills and tools to help promote concise and productive communication to maintain agility to continue high productivity
• Build a better understanding of the end-to-end seeds business through exposure/tours of other functions
• Present skills developed throughout internship in a final report and presentation to key stakeholders and management of assigned trial
• Assist with design, development, and documentation of improved workflows for managing seed production.

Qualifications

What you must have:

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another closely related field of study graduating December 2025 or after
• Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of the internship term
• A valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements:

• Prefer a student with Junior or Senior standing
• 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
• Experience with Excel, Power BI, or other data analysis tools, or the ability to learn how to use them
• Independent, self-motivated, driven, and customer focused individual able to produce high quality data
• Farm or agriculture background is preferred but not required

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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