Seed Production Research - Parent Characterization Intern

Syngenta Group; Waterloo Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Waterloo, Nebraska is offering a Seeds Production Research Parent Characterization Intern position. The role focuses on field trial management, data collection and agronomic evaluations to advance seed production and new product development.

As part of the Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, work with SPR Scientists, Agronomists and Parent Seed colleagues, and contribute to project execution and reporting.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with graduation date Dec 2027 or later.
• Must be a current student continuing education after internship.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Seed Parent Characterization activities across trial design, maintenance, harvesting, lab tasks and data analysis.
• Lead a Seed Parent Characterization location to understand new corn hybrid development and parent characterization.
• Support evaluation of traits relevant to seed production and project execution.
• Ensure field activities (planting, maintenance, harvest) are conducted per project plans and safety procedures.
• Communicate with project managers, SPR Scientists, Agronomists and breeders to understand the full seed production chain.
• Help manage and develop part-time workers on assigned projects.
• Analyze data and prepare reports and presentations for the project.
• Promote environmentally sustainable solutions in all activities.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Autonomous

Confidence

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agronomy/Biology/Ag Business (enrolled)

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Waterloo, Nebraska is offering a Seeds Production Research Parent Characterization Intern position. The role focuses on field trial management, data collection and agronomic evaluations to advance seed production and new product development.

As part of the Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, work with SPR Scientists, Agronomists and Parent Seed colleagues, and contribute to project execution and reporting.