Field Development Intern, Crop Protection (R&D)

Syngenta; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Career development resources

Ongoing career development resources

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Lansing, MI to work with our R&D Scientists on projects that advance crop protection products and technologies. You will gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments while building technical, professional, and leadership skills.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will be exposed to day-to-day business operations and have opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world

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.
• 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, 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 in English

Work outdoors

Basic farm equipment operation

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's or higher in Agriculture/Biological Sciences

Job description

Syngenta is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Lansing, MI to work with our R&D Scientists on projects that advance crop protection products and technologies. You will gain hands-on experience in field, greenhouse, and laboratory environments while building technical, professional, and leadership skills.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will be exposed to day-to-day business operations and have opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world