Field Development Intern - Crop Protection

Syngenta; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development resources

Opportunities to work on meaningful,/�

Job summary

Syngenta, a global leader in crop protection, offers a Crop Protection Field Development Intern role in Rocky Mount, NC. You will work with experienced R&D scientists on meaningful projects contributing to product development and field technology advancements.

You will gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments while building technical, professional, and leadership skills through the Emerging Talent Program.

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 after internship with graduation date December 2027 or later.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work outdoors and outside normal working hours.
• Proficiency operating basic farm equipment is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of Syngenta, crop protection, and the product development process.
• 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.

Skills

Fluent English

Driver's license

Outdoor work ability

Education

Pursuing Associate/Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Agriculture or Biological Sciences

Job description

Syngenta, a global leader in crop protection, offers a Crop Protection Field Development Intern role in Rocky Mount, NC. You will work with experienced R&D scientists on meaningful projects contributing to product development and field technology advancements.

You will gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments while building technical, professional, and leadership skills through the Emerging Talent Program.