Field Development Intern — Crop Protection R&D

Syngenta Group; Owatonna (MN); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta Group in Minnesota invites you to join the Heartland Crop Protection Field Development Internship. You will work alongside experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects in field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings, gaining hands-on experience and leadership skills.

As part of the Emerging Talent Program, you will shadow colleagues, develop a project, present findings, and participate in performance discussions, while building technical knowledge and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled 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 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.
• Develop understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s role in research and development.
• Support trialing activities: planting, treatment application, maintenance, in-field data capture, data summarization, and hosting field tours.
• Collaborate with local Syngenta commercial teams (Sales, Agronomy Services).
• Learn processes and skills used to develop products and technologies.
• Work independently and in compliance with Syngenta safety guidelines.
• Manage an internship project under guidance of Field Development Scientists.
• Deliver a final summary presentation to stakeholders.
• Participate in performance discussions with a supervisor.

Skills

Outdoor work

Field experience

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Syngenta Group in Minnesota invites you to join the Heartland Crop Protection Field Development Internship. You will work alongside experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects in field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings, gaining hands-on experience and leadership skills.

As part of the Emerging Talent Program, you will shadow colleagues, develop a project, present findings, and participate in performance discussions, while building technical knowledge and professional growth.