Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

Syngenta Seeds; Stanton Township (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Work-life balance

Professional development

Job summary

Syngenta is seeking a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern in Stanton, MN to gain hands-on experience within the Seed Operations Team, supporting field and greenhouse activities for new experimental lines and inbreds. This Emerging Talent Program offers exposure to day-to-day operations and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges.

As part of the internship, you will learn data collection, adhere to HSE policies, and develop professional skills through a collaborative,

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; pursuing a bachelor’s in a related field preferred.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.
• Bilingual English and Spanish ideal but not required.
• Strong communication and data collection skills.
• Ability to work in field and greenhouse settings.

Responsibilities

• Support Seed Operations with field and greenhouse activities for seed production of new experimental lines and inbreds.
• Assist in data collection in greenhouses and fields with accuracy and integrity.
• Support field crew activities such as planting, pollination, crop protection, and tissue sampling.
• Contribute to multiple crops across the internship and learn across disciplines.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent/self-motivated

Written and spoken communication

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Innovative mindset

Plant breeding knowledge

Agronomy knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s or higher in Plant Biology/Plant Breeding/Horticulture/Genetics/Agronomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 Stanton, MN. 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.

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
• 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 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.