Field Development Intern — Crop Protection (R&D)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta Crop Protection is offering a Crop Protection Field Development Intern position in Rocky Mount, NC. In this hands-on internship you will work with experienced R&D scientists, participate in field, greenhouse, and lab activities, and contribute to product development projects.

You will gain practical skills, shadow colleagues across teams, and develop professional competencies while supporting trialing activities and data capture under guidance.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Associate's, Bachelor's or related degree in Agriculture or Biological Sciences.
• Must remain enrolled after internship; graduation in December 2027 or later.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Build knowledge of Syngenta, crop protection, and product development processes.
• Support field development trialing activities: planting, treatments, data capture, and field tours.
• Collaborate with local Syngenta teams (Sales, Agronomy Services) as needed.
• Work independently with safety compliance and supervision as required.
• Deliver a final internship project summary and participate in performance discussions.

Skills

Driver's license

Outdoor work

Farm equipment

Education

Pursuing degree in Agriculture/Biological Sciences

Graduation expected Dec 2027 or later

Job description

Syngenta Crop Protection is offering a Crop Protection Field Development Intern position in Rocky Mount, NC. In this hands-on internship you will work with experienced R&D scientists, participate in field, greenhouse, and lab activities, and contribute to product development projects.

You will gain practical skills, shadow colleagues across teams, and develop professional competencies while supporting trialing activities and data capture under guidance.