Agronomy Research Intern: Field Trials & Yield Insights

Syngenta Group; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summer internship

Hands-on mentorship

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Malta, IL is offering an Agronomy Research Intern position within the Emerging Talent Program. You will be introduced to the daily activities of an Agronomic Research Scientist and participate in yield-trial generation and data collection to inform product placement and maximize yield potential.

During the internship you will gain hands-on experience, work on a summer project, and report to leadership at the end.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Understand how agronomic data is generated to improve seed customer experience.
• Learn basic trial design and execution to answer agronomic questions.
• Assist in packaging, planting, note-taking, and harvesting agronomic yield trials.
• Support polls and phenotypic evaluations pre-, during, and post-pollination.
• Communicate progress with peers and supervisors regularly.
• Adhere to safety and stewardship policies and complete required training.
• Participate in field days to showcase Syngenta’s innovations.

Skills

Agronomy knowledge

Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's in Agronomy/related

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Field Crops in Malta, IL is offering an Agronomy Research Intern position within the Emerging Talent Program. You will be introduced to the daily activities of an Agronomic Research Scientist and participate in yield-trial generation and data collection to inform product placement and maximize yield potential.

During the internship you will gain hands-on experience, work on a summer project, and report to leadership at the end.