Agronomic Research Intern

ISU Research Park; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta's Agronomy Research Intern in Slater, IA, introduces you to daily activities of an Agronomic Research Scientist. You will learn how agronomic data is generated to improve seed customer experiences and maximize yield potential.

You will complete a summer project and report to leadership at the end of the internship. As part of the Emerging Talent Program, you gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy or related field is required.
• Understanding and use of modern agronomic practices is desired.

Responsibilities

• Understand how agronomic data is generated to improve seed customer experience.
• Assist with trial design and execution to answer agronomic questions.
• Support packaging, planting, note-taking, and harvest of yield trials.
• Assist in pollination and phenotypic evaluations in greenhouses and fields.
• Communicate progress with peers and supervisors regularly.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in Bachelor's degree program in Agronomy or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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 Technical Agronomy Team is seeking an Agronomy Research Intern in Slater, IA. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to the daily activities and tasks performed by the Agronomic Research Scientist. They will better understand how agronomic data is generated, helping improve Syngenta seed customers' experience through better product placement and positioning to maximize yield potential. Candidates will also gain experience by taking responsibility for a summer project and will have the opportunity to report to leadership at the end of their internship.

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.

Estimated Duration: May 2027 - August 2027

Accountabilities

Better understand how agronomic data is generated to help improve Syngenta seed customers' experience through improved product placement and positioning to maximize yield potential.

Gain a greater understanding of fundamental trial design and execution needed to answer very specific agronomic questions.

Function as an integral member of a team responsible for packaging, planting, note‑taking, and harvesting agronomic corn and soybean yield trials.

Work with other groups, such as Research Trialing Operations, to perform hand pollinations, aid in supervising seasonal labor during pollination, and perform phenotypic evaluations prior to, during, and after pollination.

Effectively communicate regularly with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities.

Perform all tasks and behave in a manner compliant with, and in support of, all safety‑and stewardship‑related company policies and practices, such as completing all required company training courses.

Participate in customer experience events, such as field days, to showcase Syngenta’s innovation in seed development

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy, Horticulture, Ag Business, or another closely related agricultural field of study.
• Understanding and use of modern agronomic practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior class standing preferred.
• Capable of working in high‑or low‑temperature conditions in the field or greenhouse.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Capable of working long hours during time‑critical periods of the growing season.
• Ability to use MS Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard office software.
• Innovative: Always looks to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies.
• Communication: The ability to communicate information effectively (both written and spoken) is highly desired.
• Detail‑Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.