Research and Development Formulation Summer Intern at Syngenta

University of Delaware; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,929 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in agrochemicals is seeking a Summer Intern in Greensboro, NC, to assist in formulation development. This paid full-time internship involves conducting laboratory experiments under guidance, focusing on chemical formulations for pest control. Candidates should be currently enrolled in a relevant science degree program and available from May to August 2026. Familiarity with lab techniques and data analysis is preferred, contributing to innovative agricultural solutions.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited college/university pursuing one of the required degrees.
• Available for full-time work during May 2026-August 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct laboratory experiments for the development of chemical formulations.
• Evaluate formulation shelf-life stability and biological performance.
• Follow HSE standards.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Education

Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Microbiology

Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Biology

Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemistry

Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Materials Science

Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering

Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in related technical discipline

Job description

Research and Development Formulation Summer Intern

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter crop threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all – while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs.

Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold.

Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

Job Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is recruiting a summer intern to work in Formulation Development in Greensboro, NC.

• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), on-site position
• Compensation: $21-$40 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of a Formulation Scientist, the intern will plan and conduct laboratory experiments for the development and characterization of chemical formulations for agrochemical and pest control markets. Project work will involve evaluations of formulation shelf-life stability, physical and chemical phenomena, and biological performance.
• A variety of instrumentation and measurement techniques may be learned and deployed, such as Water Activity, Particle Sizing, Rheology, Optical & Electron Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Porosimetry, Thermal Analysis, etc.
• The intern will operate in accordance with Syngenta Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited college/university pursuing one of the following B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degrees:
  • Microbiology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Related technical discipline
• Available for full-time work during May 2026-August 2026

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with laboratory techniques
• Familiarity with data analysis

Additional Information

What We Offer

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.