Vegetable Seeds Production Intern at Syngenta

University of Delaware; Woodland (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)

401k plan with company match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Education assistance

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Field Production Assistant to support production activities in Woodland, California. Responsibilities include assisting agronomists, conducting crop scouting, and ensuring cleanliness standards. Applicants should have a high school diploma and be pursuing a degree in Agronomy or a related field. Bilingual abilities are preferred, along with strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers comprehensive benefits and emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Current student or recent graduate in Agronomy or closely related major.
• Bilingual abilities and strong communication skills are preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Perform data collection including emergence, growth stages, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds.
• Ensure clean-downs and changeovers to prevent product mix-ups.
• Collaborate with Agronomist and Operations teams on key projects and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Support field activities such as planting, scouting, and harvesting.
• Perform crop scouting and data collection effectively.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and cleanliness standards.
• Complete data validation and reporting to support global and regional needs.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Excellent communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Detail/Accuracy Oriented

Ability to build relationships

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Agronomy or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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

Within the North America Field Production organization, execute established Small Seed Vegetables (SSV) production activities to assure that Syngenta has a consistent, timely and reliable supply of high-quality seed in the Cage Production and Commercial Open Field Program.

Job Requirements

• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
• Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field related activities as directed at the Woodland, California production site
• Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds
• Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site
• Perform a project to study a potential production improvement. Present findings to the field production team in Woodland, California
• Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture
• Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization
• Perform other duties as required to meet field operations
• Work alongside the Agronomist and Operation teams to execute key projects/deliverables in the processing of vegetable seeds
• Support field activities including; trial coordination, rouging, disease and weed scouting, pollination, harvesting, threshing, drying, and delivery from grower to processing facility
• Complete data validation and reports to support global and regional operation's needs; including equipment run time and scheduling needs
• Support Quality and HSE functions to drive key programs and targeted metrics
• Cooperate with Field Quality and Production Research personnel to identify, develop and implement projects to improve reliability, quality, and/or cost

Qualifications

Acceptable Majors

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology or another closely related major is preferred)

Preferred Requirements

• Student with a Sophomore or Junior class standing are highly encouraged to apply
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) ideal, but not required
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated, go getter with strong results orientation
• The ability to analyze crops and communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position
• Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regard to seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Innovative - Always looking to improve work efficiency and field related technologies
• Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
• Ability to perform basic math functions
• Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to and from the worksite (Woodland Site Office)
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage a deadline while being able to focus on details
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to organize (thoughts, data, etc.)
• Ability to learn and willing to ask questions and able to adapt to change.

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.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

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, 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.