Field Development Intern: Crop Protection R&D

Syngenta Crop Protection; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Work-life balance

Job summary

Heartland Crop Protection Field Development Intern at Syngenta Crop Protection in Fargo, ND will work with experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects contributing to crop protection product development. You will gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments while building technical and leadership skills.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will shadow cross-functional teams, apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, and develop

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 good driving record.
• 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.

Education

Associate/Bachelor/Advanced degree in Agriculture or Biological Sciences

Job description

Heartland Crop Protection Field Development Intern at Syngenta Crop Protection in Fargo, ND will work with experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects contributing to crop protection product development. You will gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments while building technical and leadership skills.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will shadow cross-functional teams, apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, and develop