Parent Seed Intern

ISU Research Park; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Syngenta in Slater, IA offers a Parent Seed Intern role to learn all aspects of field production for seed corn and to support data analysis for efficiency and accuracy. This is part of the Emerging Talent Program, providing hands-on experience in day-to-day operations and applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

You will gain exposure to cross-functional teams, develop professional skills, and contribute to safety, sustainability, and product stewardship while learning proprietary

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Agricultural Sciences, Biology, or closely related field.
• Strong attention to detail and collaboration in a team setting.
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planting and post-planting data collection.
• Monitor the quality of production.
• Assist the data collection team during peak note-taking periods.
• Scout seed fields for readiness and pests.
• Take ownership of Argentina production communications.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Data analysis

MS Office

Learning new tech

Education

Agricultural Sciences, Biology, or closely related fields

Tools

Proprietary IT systems

Job description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngenta’s Production & Supply Team is seeking a Parent Seed Intern in Slater, IA. This internship role will actively learn all aspects of field production for seed corn, as well as provide background support through data analysis for gains in efficiency and accuracy.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Accountabilities:

• Assist with planting and post-planting data collection.
• Monitor the quality of production.
• Assist the data collection team during peak note-taking periods.
• Scout seed fields for readiness and pests.
• Take ownership of Argentina production communications.

Qualifications

Acceptable Majors:

• Agricultural Sciences, Biology, or closely related fields.

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges

• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and drive attention to accuracy.

Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities

• Experience working with cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
• A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and lean manufacturing processes.

Critical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with MS Office, especially Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard software.
• Ability to learn and utilize proprietary IT systems.

Critical Experience

• History of implementing continuous improvements and new innovations.
• Understanding of seed corn production or general crop production.

Critical Technical, Professional, and Personal Capabilities

• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies.
• Role model Syngenta’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and product stewardship.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively function as a team member in cross-functional activities.