Agronomic Research Intern

Syngenta Group; Slater (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Culture of belonging and collaboration

Work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Slater, IA invites applications for an Agronomy Research Intern to learn the daily activities of an Agronomic Research Scientist and to gain hands-on experience with data generation and field trials.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will contribute to trial design, field activities, and summer projects while reporting to leadership at the end of the internship. May 2027 – August 2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Agronomy, Horticulture, Ag Business, or related field.
• Understanding and use of modern agronomic practices.

Responsibilities

• Better understand how agronomic data is generated to improve seed customer experience.
• Gain understanding of trial design and execution for agronomic questions.
• Contribute to packaging, planting, note-taking, and harvesting yield trials.
• Assist with hand pollinations and supervise seasonal labor during pollination.
• Communicate status of projects to peers and supervisors.
• Complete all required safety and training courses.

Skills

MS Office

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Syngenta Seeds Field Crops,we'reshaping the future of agriculture and empowering farmers to meet the ever-growing demand for food and fuel.We’rea global Ag Tech powerhouse, headquartered in the United States, with passionate, local experts collaborating with farmers to deliver solutions that create market opportunities.We unite precision breeding, advanced biotechnology trait choice, and digital platforms for unmatched in-field performance.Our seeds help mitigate risks such as disease,insect,weed, and extreme weather pressures, all while promoting sustainable farming practices that protect and enhance our planet. Join our mission of revolutionizing food security and transforming agriculture.

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.

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
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

Syngenta is committed to creatinga culturethat celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training,promotionor any other employment practices for reasons ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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