Vegetable Seed Field Production Research Intern

About Syngenta 

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's variety through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage with cutting-edge innovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty. 

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.

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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