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About Syngenta 

Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. 

About this Job: 

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 
• Ongoing career development resources  
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects 
• Meaningful projects that solve problems 

Duration:  May 2021-August 2021 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Perform fieldwork including planting, rouging, labor crew management, data acquisition and seed harvest 
• Scouting Seed fields for pests  
• Interacting with growers 
• Exposure to plant operations including harvest receiving, conditioning and packaging  
• Exposure to seed production practices in sweet corn, garden beans, and/or sugar snap peas 
• Manage data from experiments which includes acquisition, analysis support 
• Perform other duties as assigned (which could include production research) 

Qualifications

Education & Experience: 

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent 
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, or another closely related field of study 
• Prior farming and or seed production experience preferred 
• Desire to learn and drive excellence in seed quality and performance 
• Must have a valid Driver's License 
• Proficient in English 
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US 

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities: 

• Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired 
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed 
• Autonomous-An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision 
• Leadership- The ability to motivate and inspire others to perform 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• Ability to work long hours (7 days per week), and work in outside environment 
• Knowledge of plant physiology 
• Knowledge of seed biology 

Application

Please click HERE to learn more and to apply online.

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.