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Vegetable Seed Production Research Intern
Vegetable Seed Production Research InternSyngenta Seeds • Pasco, WA, US
Vegetable Seed Production Research Intern

Vegetable Seed Production Research Intern

Syngenta Seeds • Pasco, WA, US
3 days ago
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  • Part-time
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Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

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 Production team is currently seeking a Field Production Research Intern in Caldwell, ID.

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 you’ll 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 :

  • Be exposed to the Seed Parent Characterization activities, allowing you to apply academic background and assist in the department activities from trial design, preparation, maintenance, harvesting, lab tasks, and data analysis
  • Develop a good understanding about new sweetcorn and garden bean development, and parent characterization activities, by taking a lead role for one of the Seed Parent Characterization’s projects
  • Strengthen new product advancements through the assessment of important traits for seeds production at early breeding stages
  • Take the lead on the project management and execution according to the assigned project. Assure that field activities (planting, plot maintenance, bird netting, and harvest) for research plots are executed. This includes routine site / farm maintenance activities such as planting plots, applying treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season. Fall activities include harvest stand counts and actual plot harvest
  • Support other Seed Parent Characterization, as well as agronomic trial activities at the home site
  • Develop and maintain two-way communication with project managers, Field Production Research (FPR) Scientists, Agronomists and Parent Seed colleagues at the home site. Additionally, look for communicating with people from different areas, from breeding all the way to commercial seeds production, aiming to gain a good understanding of the whole chain
  • Assist with managing and developing part time workers
  • Analyze data and prepare a research report and presentation for the assigned project
  • Lead daily routine equipment maintenance and preparation to ensure maximum precision in all treatment applications
  • Make sure all activities are developed according to the Company safety procedures and recommendations, and promote environmentally sustainable solutions
  • Qualifications

    What you must have :

  • A High School diploma or equivalent
  • Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or another closely related field of study
  • Must have a valid Driver's License
  • What you might also contribute to the team :

  • Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior standing and a 3.0 or above GPA
  • Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired
  • Detail Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed
  • Autonomous-An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision
  • Previous internship and / or co-op experience related to Agriculture is preferred but not required
  • Familiarity with working on a farm, working with crops, irrigated crops, sunflowers or working outdoors is preferred but not required
  • Confidence- Not afraid to ask bold questions and be curious
  • Eagerness to learn and grow in the role
  • 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 :   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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