Seed Production Research Intern: Parent Characterization

Syngenta Seeds; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Malta, IL, offers a Seeds Production Research Internship focused on seed parent characterization. You will join the Emerging Talent Program, support field trial management, data collection, agronomic evaluations, and project execution to advance seed production and new product development.

As part of the internship, you will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with SPR Scientists, Agronomists, and Production colleagues, and have the opportunity to lead a Seed Parent

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or another closely related field of study, with a graduation date of December 2027 or later.
• Must be a current student continuing their education upon completion of the internship term.
• A valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to Seed Parent Characterization activities, allowing the intern to apply their academic background and assist in department activities from trial design, preparation, maintenance, harvesting, laboratory tasks, and data analysis.
• Develop a good understanding of new corn hybrid development and parent characterization activities by taking a lead role for one of the Seed Parent Characterization locations.
• Strengthen new product advancements through the assessment of important traits for seed production.
• Take the lead on project management and execution according to the assigned project. Ensure that field activities (planting, plot maintenance, and harvest) for research plots are executed. This comprises routine site/farm maintenance activities, such as planting plots, applying treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season.
• Support other Seed Parent Characterization activities, as well as agronomic trial activities.
• Develop and maintain two‑way communication with project managers, Seed Production Research (SPR) Scientists, Agronomists, and Parent Seed colleagues. Additionally, communicate with people from different areas, from breeding all the way to commercial seed production, aiming to gain a good understanding of the whole chain.
• Assist with managing and developing part‑time workers.
• Analyze data and prepare a report and presentation for the assigned project.
• Ensure all activities are conducted according to Company safety procedures and recommendations, and promote environmentally sustainable solutions.

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Malta, IL, offers a Seeds Production Research Internship focused on seed parent characterization. You will join the Emerging Talent Program, support field trial management, data collection, agronomic evaluations, and project execution to advance seed production and new product development.

As part of the internship, you will gain hands-on experience, collaborate with SPR Scientists, Agronomists, and Production colleagues, and have the opportunity to lead a Seed Parent