Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

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

Job summary

Syngenta invites a motivated student to join the Vegetable Seeds Development team as an intern in Nampa, Idaho. This opportunity is part of the Emerging Talent Program and offers hands-on exposure to seed development across multiple crops while supporting day-to-day seed operations.

The role spans June 2027 through September 2027, with responsibilities across field, greenhouse, and data collection activities to build practical skills in breeding and crop science.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Student must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy or related major.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Support Seed Operations Team with field and greenhouse activities in production of seed for new experimental lines and inbreds.
• Assist in data collection in greenhouses and the field while maintaining data accuracy and integrity standards.
• Support field crew activities, such as seed preparation for planting, planting, pollinating, crop protection, and plant tissue sampling.
• Perform other duties as required to meet project needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent

Detail oriented

Innovative

Plant breeding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree in Plant Biology/Plant Breeding/Horticulture/Genetics/Agronomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers, we're cultivating tomorrow's variety through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage with cutting-edge innovation 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 Product Biology Team is seeking a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern in Nampa, ID. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to Vegetable Seeds Development, gaining experience by supporting the Seed Operations Team. This is a unique learning experience, as the intern will take on several responsibilities across multiple crops.

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:
June 2027 – September 2027

Accountabilities

• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Support the Seed Operations Team with field and greenhouse activities in the production of seed for new experimental lines and inbreds.
• Assist in data collection in greenhouses and the field while maintaining data accuracy and integrity standards.
• Support field crew activities, such as seed preparation for planting, planting, pollinating, crop protection, and plant tissue sampling.
• Perform other duties as required to meet project needs.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Student must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or another closely related major is preferred).
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Desired Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks.
• An independent individual who is self-motivated and needs little supervision.
• The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired.
• Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
• Excellent computer skills, such as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Innovative: Always looking to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies.
• Knowledge of plant breeding and/or agronomy.

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
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

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

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI

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

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