Technology Development Intern at Syngenta

University of Delaware; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Flexible work options

Job summary

A leading agricultural research company is seeking a Research & Development intern at their Research Triangle Park, NC location. This internship focuses on developing digital PCR methods to genotype crops. Ideal candidates will be currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field and possess strong skills in molecular biology, teamwork, and problem-solving. The internship will last from May to August 2026 and offers competitive wages as well as the opportunity to work on significant agricultural challenges.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited university.
• Must continue education upon completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Integrate into a team performing lab and greenhouse activities.
• Report data and summaries in a timely manner.
• Develop proficiency in molecular biology.

Skills

Molecular biology

Digital PCR

Data summarization

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership capabilities

Team-oriented

Creativity in problem-solving

Education

Master’s or PhD in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or Biotechnology

Job description

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Seeds Research Technology Development team is currently seeking a Research & Development intern in Research Triangle Park, NC. Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. As an intern in the Technology Development team your goal will be to develop a fit‑for‑purpose digital PCR method to genotype pollen from important crops. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art technology at our RTP location and have access to the expertise of scientists from our global sites. You will be expected to formulate and test your own hypotheses, summarize your data for clear communication, and solicit feedback from other scientists in our team. Your success will have a significant impact in the development of new crop varieties.

Work with us and you’ll get:

• Competitive wages
• The opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects
• An opportunity to find solutions to some of the challenges faced by modern agriculture

Accountabilities

• Successfully integrate into a team that coordinates and/or performs lab and greenhouse activities to deliver quality data and research solutions.
• Develop proficiency in molecular biology, especially digital PCR, by training with one of our dPCR experts.
• Timely and complete reporting of data, reports, and summaries

Duration

May 2026 – August 2026

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited university in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of the internship term (Graduation date of December 2026 or AFTER)
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Requirements

• After initial onboarding and technical training the successful candidate must be able to work independently to become familiar with relevant literature and develop experimental approaches.
• At least two years experience in molecular biology (PCR a must, tissue culture technique’s plus) willing to spend at least 20% of the time in greenhouse environment, and experience summarizing data for communication purposes.
• Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
• Excellent analytical and people skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Critical leadership capabilities
• Communicative – we clearly convey information and ideas; we encourage open and continuous communication; we are keen to listen and learn
• Team‑Oriented – we actively participate as members of a team to move the team toward completion of goals; we collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries
• Results‑Oriented – we deliver on our commitments; we set aspirational goals and work tenaciously to reach or exceed them
• Eager to learn new skills and concepts and to think creatively to solve novel problems

Additional Information

What We Offer

· A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work‑life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.