Agronomy Research Intern: Field Trials & Data

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

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.