Vegetable Seed Field Production Research Intern

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 SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Vegetable Seed Production Research Intern in Pasco, WA.
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:
Coordinate the design, set-up, and planting of Field Production Research (FPR) trials at all required locations domestically.
Perform seed lab work, such as trial setup, field mapping, planting preparation, seed cleaning, and labeling.
Perform fieldwork, such as planting, staking, pollination, data acquisition, and seed harvest.
Process seed from field studies.
Assist in managing seed inventories in order to conduct required experiments.
Manage data from experiments, which comprises acquisition and analysis support.
Assist with lab seed treatment applications and related field trial plantings.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, or another closely related agricultural field of study.
Must have a valid Driver's License.
Proficient in English.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
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-motivated and needs little supervision.
Previous internship and/or co-op experience related to agriculture is preferred but not required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Knowledge of plant physiology.
Knowledge of seed biology.
Knowledge of field research techniques and technology.

Employment type
Intern

Work arrangement
No