Vegetable Seed Production Intern

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 Seeds Production team is currently seeking a Seeds Production Intern in Caldwell ID. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to the seed production operation gaining experience by taking responsibility for selected field production operations in support of the production of a reliable supply of high-quality seed.  The intern will take on several roles based upon field production practices plant processing requirements and distribution needs. 

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 youll get:  

• Competitive wages  
• Ongoing career development resources   
• The opportunity to work on meaningful innovative projects that solve problems 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 

Estimated Duration: May 2026- August 2026 

You will: 

• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies procedures and guidelines 
• Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages pollination dates stand counts and IPM scouting thresholds 
• Perform activities related to planting scouting weed and insect management rouging safety training harvesting and reporting at the site 
• Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture 
• Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization 
• Perform other duties as required to meet field operation or plant needs 

Qualifications :

What you must have: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Enrollment in a Bachelors or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Agronomy Ag Business or another closely related major is preferred) 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior class standing  
• Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on plant tasks and in field production management 
• Self-motivated need little supervision 
• The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position 
• Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regards to seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company 
• Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word 
• Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies  
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.  
• Ability to perform basic math functions 

Additional Information :

What We Offer: 

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. 
Learn more about our team and our mission here:  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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern