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.

Syngentas SE Production Operations Team is seeking a Vegetable Seed Production Research Intern in Pasco WA.

As part of Syngentas 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.

Qualifications :

• Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy Plant Biology or another closely related agricultural field of study.
• Must have a valid Drivers 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.

Additional Information :

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:  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