Crop Protection Field Development Intern

GOTAFE; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of belonging

Professional development opportunities

Work-life balance

Career development resources

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta in Visalia, CA offers an internship focused on Crop Protection Field Development, delivering hands-on experiences in field trials, data capture, and product development support.

You will learn how field development collaborates with commercial teams, work outdoors, and manage an intern project with a final presentation to stakeholders. This role emphasizes professional growth, safety, and practical agricultural skills.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree program in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Will remain enrolled in an academic program after the internship ends (graduation date December 2027 or later).
• Hold a valid driver’s license with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, including planting, treatment application, maintenance, in-field data capture, data summarization, and hosting field tours.
• Learn about collaboration between Crop Protection Field Development and local Syngenta commercial teams such as Sales and Agronomy Services.
• Acquire skills and knowledge used to develop products and technologies.
• Work independently while complying with Syngenta safety guidelines.
• Identify and pursue two to three personal development goals during the internship.
• Manage an internship project under guidance from Crop Protection Field Development Scientist(s).
• Deliver a final summary presentation of the internship project and experience to stakeholders.
• Participate in performance discussions with a supervisor to support continuous learning and professional growth.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver's license

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's/Advanced degree in Agriculture or Biological Sciences

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• 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, including planting, treatment application, maintenance, in-field data capture, data summarization, and hosting field tours.
• Learn about collaboration between Crop Protection Field Development and local Syngenta commercial teams such as Sales and Agronomy Services.
• Acquire skills and knowledge used to develop products and technologies.
• Work independently while complying with Syngenta safety guidelines.
• Identify and pursue two to three personal development goals during the internship.
• Manage an internship project under guidance from Crop Protection Field Development Scientist(s).
• Deliver a final summary presentation of the internship project and experience to stakeholders.
• Participate in performance discussions with a supervisor to support continuous learning and professional growth.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree program in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Will remain enrolled in an academic program after the internship ends (graduation date December 2027 or later).
• Hold a valid driver’s license with 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary ranging from $20 to $45.
• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration.
• Promotion of professional development and work-life balance.
• Competitive wages.
• Ongoing career development resources.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful, innovative projects.