Seed Production Research Intern: Characterization & Field Trials

DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cultural inclusion

Competitive wages

Career development resources

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta offers a Seeds Production Research internship focused on parent characterization and field trial management. You will collect data, perform agronomic evaluations, and assist in project execution to advance seed production and new product development.

The Emerging Talent Program provides hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge while building professional skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or related field with graduation date after Dec 2027.
• Must be a current student continuing education after internship.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to Seed Parent Characterization activities across trial design, maintenance, harvest, and data analysis.
• Lead one Seed Parent Characterization location and understand corn hybrid development and parent characterization.
• Support field activities: planting plots, applying treatments, collecting observations, maintaining plots.
• Develop communication with project managers, SPR Scientists, Agronomists and Seed colleagues across breeding to production.

Skills

Communication

Detail-Oriented

Autonomous

Confidence

Eagerness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy/Biology/Ag Business or related field

Job description

Syngenta offers a Seeds Production Research internship focused on parent characterization and field trial management. You will collect data, perform agronomic evaluations, and assist in project execution to advance seed production and new product development.

The Emerging Talent Program provides hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge while building professional skills.