Vegetable Seed Field Research Intern: Hands-On Trials

Syngenta Seeds; Pasco (WA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Meaningful, innovative projects

Work-life balance

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Pasco, WA, is offering a Vegetable Seed Field Production Research Intern position for May 2027 to August 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience in field production trials, seed lab work, data management, and field monitoring within Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program.

Candidates should be pursuing a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess a valid driver's license. This position offers exposure to real-world agricultural research and opportunities to apply academic

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, or another closely related agricultural field of study.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Communication: The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired.
• Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
• Autonomous: An independent individual who is self-motivated and needs little supervision.
• Previous internship and/or co-op experience related to agriculture is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of plant physiology.
• Knowledge of seed biology.
• Knowledge of field research techniques and technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the design, set-up, and planting of Field Production Research (FPR) trials at all required locations domestically.
• Perform seed lab work, such as trial setup, field mapping, planting preparation, seed cleaning, and labeling.
• Perform fieldwork, such as planting, staking, pollination, data acquisition, and seed harvest.
• Process seed from field studies.
• Assist in managing seed inventories in order to conduct required experiments.
• Manage data from experiments, which comprises acquisition and analysis support.
• Assist with lab seed treatment applications and related field trial plantings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Autonomous

Driver's License

Eligible to work in US

Seed biology knowledge

Plant physiology knowledge

Field research techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Plant Biology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Pasco, WA, is offering a Vegetable Seed Field Production Research Intern position for May 2027 to August 2027. The internship provides hands-on experience in field production trials, seed lab work, data management, and field monitoring within Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program.

Candidates should be pursuing a relevant Bachelor's degree and possess a valid driver's license. This position offers exposure to real-world agricultural research and opportunities to apply academic