Vegetable Seeds Development 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 Product Biology Team is seeking a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern in Nampa ID. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to Vegetable Seeds Development gaining experience by supporting the Seed Operations Team. This is a unique learning experience as the intern will take on several responsibilities across multiple crops.

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:
June 2027 September 2027

Accountabilities:

• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies procedures and guidelines.
• Support the Seed Operations Team with field and greenhouse activities in the production of seed for new experimental lines and inbreds.
• Assist in data collection in greenhouses and the field while maintaining data accuracy and integrity standards.
• Support field crew activities such as seed preparation for planting planting pollinating crop protection and plant tissue sampling.
• Perform other duties as required to meet project needs.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Student must be pursuing a bachelors or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology Plant Breeding Horticulture Genetics Agronomy or another closely related major is preferred).
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks.
• An independent individual who is self-motivated and needs little supervision.
• The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired.
• Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
• Excellent computer skills such as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Innovative: Always looking to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies.
• Knowledge of plant breeding and/or agronomy.

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