Seeds Production Research Parent Characterization Intern

Shine BrightX LLC; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of belonging and collaboration

Professional development resources

Work-life balance emphasis

Competitive wages

Ongoing career development resources

Meaningful, innovative projects

Job summary

Syngenta is offering an internship opportunity focused on seed parent characterization at a dedicated site. You will assist with field trials, data collection, and agronomic evaluations, and contribute to the execution of research projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers and scientists, development of field activities, and communication across departments. A driver’s license, a current student status, and willingness to grow in the role are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or related field, with graduation in December 2027 or later.
• Current student continuing education after the internship.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Preference for Sophomore or Junior standing.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Detail-oriented with adherence to procedures and policies.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confidence to ask questions and demonstrate curiosity.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the role.
• Previous internship or co-op experience related to agriculture preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with farm work, crops, or outdoor work preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support seed parent characterization research through field trial management, data collection, agronomic evaluations, and project execution.
• Lead activities at one Seed Parent Characterization location, including trial design, preparation, maintenance, harvesting, laboratory tasks, and data analysis.
• Assess important traits for seed production to strengthen new product advancements.
• Manage and execute field activities such as planting, plot maintenance, harvest, applying treatments, and collecting observations.
• Support other Seed Parent Characterization and agronomic trial activities.
• Maintain communication with project managers, SPR Scientists, Agronomists, Parent Seed colleagues, and other departments from breeding to commercial seed production.
• Assist with managing and developing part-time workers.
• Analyze data and prepare reports and presentations for assigned projects.
• Ensure all activities comply with company safety procedures and promote environmentally sustainable solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Curiosity

Willing to learn

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree enrollment in Agronomy/Biology/Ag Business (Dec 2027+ graduation)

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Support seed parent characterization research through field trial management, data collection, agronomic evaluations, and project execution.
• Lead activities at one Seed Parent Characterization location, including trial design, preparation, maintenance, harvesting, laboratory tasks, and data analysis.
• Assess important traits for seed production to strengthen new product advancements.
• Manage and execute field activities such as planting, plot maintenance, harvest, applying treatments, and collecting observations.
• Support other Seed Parent Characterization and agronomic trial activities.
• Maintain communication with project managers, SPR Scientists, Agronomists, Parent Seed colleagues, and other departments from breeding to commercial seed production.
• Assist with managing and developing part-time workers.
• Analyze data and prepare reports and presentations for assigned projects.
• Ensure all activities comply with company safety procedures and promote environmentally sustainable solutions.

About You

The company is looking for:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or a closely related field, with graduation in December 2027 or later.
• Current student continuing education after the internship.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Preference for Sophomore or Junior standing.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Detail-oriented with adherence to procedures and policies.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Confidence to ask questions and demonstrate curiosity.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the role.
• Previous internship or co-op experience related to agriculture preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with farm work, crops, or outdoor work preferred but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly salary ranging from $20 to $45.
• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration.
• Promotion of professional development and work-life balance.
• Competitive wages.
• Ongoing career development resources.
• Opportunities to work on meaningful, innovative projects.

Training & Development

Gain hands-on experience and exposure to day-to-day business operations through Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, applying academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills.