Crop Protection Field Development Intern at Syngenta

University of Delaware; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Supportive culture & work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Lansing, MI, to gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments while contributing to crop protection product development under the Emerging Talent Program.

You'll work alongside experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects, learn safety guidelines, support trialing activities, collect and summarize data, and deliver a final internship project presentation to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an associate, bachelor’s, or advanced degree in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or related field.
• Graduation date of December 2027 or later required or anticipated.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and outside normal hours.
• Basic farm equipment operation is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of Syngenta, crop protection, and product development processes.
• Support trialing activities: planting, treatment, maintenance, data capture, data summaries.
• Collaborate with local Syngenta commercial teams (Sales, Agronomy).
• Learn independent work under safety guidelines and develop personal development goals.
• Manage an internship project under supervision and present final results to stakeholders.
• Participate in performance discussions for growth and learning.

Skills

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Farm equipment

Enrollment in degree program

Education

Current enrollment in Agriculture/Biology degree

Graduation Dec 2027 or later

Job description

Crop Protection Field Development 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.

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 R&D Team is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Lansing, MI. 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 be exposed to independent project work, as well as job shadowing and cross-functional opportunities. You will gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory environments while building technical, professional, and leadership skills.

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.

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
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that 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 of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.