Location: Greensboro, North Carolina, United States of America
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Support Functions (SF)
Job Reference: 18032384
Contract TypeL Full-time
Duration: May 2022 - August 2022
Majors: Agriculture, Agribusiness, Biology, Chemistry, Horticulture, Environmental Science (So, Jr,, Masters)
About this Job:
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 Regulatory & Stewardship team is currently seeking a Regulatory & Stewardship Intern in Greensboro, NC.
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 2022-August 2022
Accountabilities:
- Research historical records to support registration of products using departmental data management and document systems
- Assist the Regulatory Managers in preparation of data summaries, position papers and basic product registration submissions or technical responses to address product registration issues
- Evaluation of Import/Export of commodity crops with respect to MRLs (Maximum Residue Levels)
- Become familiar with the basic operational aspects of a Regulatory Department and will work on projects involving company systems for Data Management, Labeling and Graphics.
- Assist Product Stewardship with projects such as pollinators, water quality, endangered species, pesticide education and pesticide residues in foods and water
- Participate in field tours which may include local growers, distributors and Syngenta sites
- Interact and network with the broader Syngenta R&D community to obtain supporting information for projects
Education & Experience:
- Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline such as, but not limited to, agriculture, agribusiness, horticulture, chemistry, environmental science, biology, or other science discipline
- Prefer a student with a 3.0 GPA or higher
- Fluent in English
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Requirements:
- Eagerness to learn and contribute
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired in this position
- Collaboration-The ability to work with individuals who come from diverse backgrounds
What We Offer:
A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs.
Application
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About Syngenta
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
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.