Crop Protection Field Development Intern

Syngenta; Indianapolis (IN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Culture of belonging

Competitive wages

Career development resources

Meaningful projects

Résumé du poste

Syngenta Crop Protection in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern to work with experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects contributing to crop protection products and tech development. You will gain hands-on experience through independent project work, job shadowing, and cross-functional opportunities.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain exposure to day-to-day business operations while applying your academic knowledge to real-world

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Current enrollment in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree program in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or another closely related field of study.

Responsabilités

• Build knowledge of Syngenta, crop protection, and the product development process.
• Develop an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s role in research and development.
• Support Crop Protection Field Development trialing activities, such as planting, treatment application, maintenance, in-field data capture, data summarization, and hosting field tours.
• Develop an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s collaboration with local Syngenta commercial teams (e.g., Sales, Agronomy Services).
• Learn processes and skills utilized to develop products and technologies.
• Learn how to work independently, without direct supervision, and in compliance with Syngenta safety guidelines.
• Identify two to three personal development goals and actively pursue them throughout the internship.
• Manage an internship project under the guidance of Crop Protection Field Development Scientist(s).
• Deliver a final summary presentation of the internship project/experience to stakeholders.
• Participate in performance discussions with a supervisor to support continuous learning, growth, and professional development.

Connaissances

Fluent English

Formation

Degree in Agriculture or Biological Sciences

Description du poste

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection,we'repioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection fromseedto harvest.

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 Product Biology Team is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Indianapolis, IN. This internship role will work alongside experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects that contribute to the development of crop protection products and technologies. You will gain experience through independent project work, job shadowing, and cross-functional opportunities.

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.

Accountabilities:

• Build knowledge of Syngenta, crop protection, and the product development process.
• Develop an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s role in research and development.
• Support Crop Protection Field Development trialing activities, such as planting, treatment application, maintenance, in-field data capture, data summarization, and hosting field tours.
• Develop an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s collaboration with local Syngenta commercial teams (e.g., Sales, Agronomy Services).
• Learn processes and skills utilized to develop products and technologies.
• Learn how to work independently, without direct supervision, and in compliance with Syngenta safety guidelines.
• Identify two to three personal development goals and actively pursue them throughout the internship.
• Manage an internship project under the guidance of Crop Protection Field Development Scientist(s).
• Deliver a final summary presentation of the internship project/experience to stakeholders.
• Participate in performance discussions with a supervisor to support continuous learning, growth, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree program in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or another closely related field of study.
• Continued enrollment in an academic program after the internship concludes (graduation date of December 2027 or later).
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work outdoors and outside normal working hours.
• Proficiency in operating basic farm equipment is beneficial but not required.

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 creatinga culturethat 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,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.