Seed Production Research Intern: Field Trial Characterization

Syngenta Group; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of belonging

Professional development

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds Production Research in Malta, IL offers a Seeds Production Research Parent Characterization Intern position from May 2027 to August 2027. You will support seed parent characterization through field trials, data collection, and agronomic evaluations, while gaining hands-on experience in a global agriculture tech environment.

The internship emphasizes learning project management, coordinating with SPR Scientists and Agronomists, and developing skills for a career in seed production

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or related field with graduation December 2027 or later.
• Must be a current student continuing education upon internship completion.
• A valid Driver’s License.
• Sophomore/Junior standing preferred.
• Lift up to 30 pounds may be required.
• Strong communication skills are highly desired.
• Detail-oriented in following procedures.
• Autonomous and self-motivated.
• Confident and curious to learn more.
• Previous agriculture internship/co-op is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to Seed Parent Characterization activities, assisting in trial design, preparation, maintenance, harvesting, lab tasks and data analysis.
• Lead one Seed Parent Characterization location project to understand new corn hybrid development and parent characterization activity.
• Support assessment of important traits for seed production and strengthen product advancements.
• Lead project management and ensure field activities (planting, plot maintenance, harvest) are executed for research plots.
• Support other Seed Parent Characterization and agronomic trial activities.
• Communicate with project managers, SPR Scientists, Agronomists, and Seed colleagues across breeding to commercial seed production.
• Assist with managing and developing part-time workers.
• Analyze data and prepare reports/presentations for assigned projects.
• Follow safety procedures and promote environmentally sustainable practices.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Autonomous

Confidence

Eagerness to learn

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree enrollment (Agronomy/Biology/Ag Business)

Graduation December 2027 or later

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Syngenta Seeds Production Research in Malta, IL offers a Seeds Production Research Parent Characterization Intern position from May 2027 to August 2027. You will support seed parent characterization through field trials, data collection, and agronomic evaluations, while gaining hands-on experience in a global agriculture tech environment.

The internship emphasizes learning project management, coordinating with SPR Scientists and Agronomists, and developing skills for a career in seed production