Vegetable Seed Production Intern

Syngenta Seeds; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Professional development

Work-life balance

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Caldwell, Idaho seeks a Vegetable Seed Production Intern as part of our Emerging Talent Program. You will work on real projects in seed production, supporting fieldwork, data collection, and collaboration with growers.

Duration: May 2027 - August 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience in plant physiology, seed biology, and day-to-day operations, with opportunities to develop practical skills and contribute to meaningful projects in a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, or related field.
• Prior farming or seed production experience preferred.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• Must be eligible to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Perform fieldwork including planting and seed harvest.
• Scouting Seed fields for pests.
• Interact with growers and operators.
• Exposure to harvest receiving, conditioning and packaging.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Leadership

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Plant physiology

Seed biology

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Agronomy or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers,we'recultivating tomorrow's variety through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage withcutting-edgeinnovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngenta's SE Production Operations is seeking a Vegetable Seed Production Intern in Caldwell, Idaho.

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get: competitive wages; ongoing career development resources; the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects; and meaningful projects that solve problems.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Duration:May 2027 - August 2027

Accountabilities

• Perform fieldwork including planting, rouging, labor crew management, data acquisition and seed harvest.
• Scouting Seed fields for pests.
• Interacting with growers.
• Exposure to plant operations including harvest receiving, conditioning and packaging.
• Exposure to seed production practices in sweet corn, garden beans, and/or sugar snap peas.
• Manage data from experiments which include acquisition, analysis support.
• Perform other duties as assigned (which could include production research).

Qualifications

Required

Education & Experience:

• Requires a High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Crop Science, Agricultural Business, or another closely related field of study.
• Prior farming and or seed production experience preferred.
• Desire to learn and drive excellence in seed quality and performance.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
• 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-motivating and needs little supervision.
• Leadership- The ability to motivate and inspire others to perform.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to work long hours (7 days per week), and work in outside environment.
• Knowledge of plant physiology.
• Knowledge of seed biology.

Additional Information

Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Competitive wages.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems.

Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

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.

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