Crop Protection Field Development Intern

Syngenta Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta Group invites a Crop Protection Field Development Intern to join our Indianapolis, IN team. You will work with experienced R&D scientists on meaningful projects supporting crop protection product development and technologies.

Gain hands-on experience through independent work, shadowing, and cross-functional exposure within our Emerging Talent Program. This internship emphasizes field activities, data collection, and collaboration with Sales and Agronomy teams, while developing

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in agriculture, biology, or related field.
• Continuing enrollment after internship with graduation date Dec 2027 or later.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and outside normal hours.
• Basic farm equipment knowledge is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Learn Syngenta crop protection products and product development processes.
• Understand Field Development’s role within R&D and operations.
• Support field trial activities: planting, treatments, maintenance, data capture, and field tours.
• Collaborate with local sales and agronomy teams on field projects.
• Develop independence while following safety guidelines.
• Define personal development goals and pursue them during internship.
• Manage a project under supervision and present results to stakeholders.
• Engage in performance discussions for growth and feedback.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Outdoor work

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s/Associate in Agric./Biol. Sciences

Job description

Crop Protection Field Development Intern

• Intern

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.

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.
• Ability to work outdoors and outside normal working hours.
• Proficiency in operating basic farm equipment is beneficial but not required.

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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