Agronomic Research Intern

Syngenta Seeds; Slater (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of collaboration

Career development

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds is offering an Agronomy Research Intern role in Slater, IA, within the Emerging Talent Program. You will participate in daily agronomic activities, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to yield trials for corn and soybean.

You'll study trial design, data generation, and reporting to leadership, with a summer project and exposure to cross-functional collaboration in a supportive, safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Understand how agronomic data is generated to improve seed customers' experience through product placement and positioning.
• Learn fundamental trial design and execution to answer specific agronomic questions.
• Be part of a team responsible for packaging, planting, note-taking, and harvesting yield trials.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy/Horticulture/Ag Business or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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:

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.

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: 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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