Seeds Production Field Tech Intern: Research & Precision Ag

Syngenta Group; Waterloo Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta is offering a Seeds Production Research Field Technology Intern position in Waterloo, NE. The role involves designing experiments, field and lab prep, data analysis, and hands-on exposure to Production & Supply and R&D activities.

The internship runs May 2027 – August 2027, with Health, Safety, and Environmental policy adherence as a priority. Candidates should be pursuing relevant degrees and be eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• > Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• > Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, or another closely related field, with a graduation date on or after December 2027.
• > Must be a current student continuing education after internship term.
• > Prefer Junior or Senior standing and a valid Driver's License.
• > All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• All tasks and activities are executed following Health, Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Develop understanding of Inbred and Hybrid Seed Production in trialing and innovation.
• Utilize precision agriculture technologies to drive efficiencies in hybrid seed production and trial research.
• Foster an environment for process improvement across Seeds Production Research.
• Lead and manage assigned trial activities (planting, plot maintenance, irrigation, treatments).
• Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Support internal trials with internal Production & Customer teams.
• Develop communication skills and promote concise, productive communication.
• Gain exposure to end-to-end seeds business through tours of other functions.
• Prepare a final report and presentation for stakeholders on the assigned trial.
• Assist with design and development of prototype field equipment for corn pollen trials.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy/Biology/Ag Business or related field

Current student planning to continue education after internship

Job description

Syngenta is offering a Seeds Production Research Field Technology Intern position in Waterloo, NE. The role involves designing experiments, field and lab prep, data analysis, and hands-on exposure to Production & Supply and R&D activities.

The internship runs May 2027 – August 2027, with Health, Safety, and Environmental policy adherence as a priority. Candidates should be pursuing relevant degrees and be eligible to work in the U.S.