About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience with the Technical Agronomy Team. You will learn how agronomic data is generated and used to improve seed product placement and yield potential. You will manage a summer project and present your findings to leadership at the end of your term. This role is part of the Emerging Talent Program and offers exposure to daily business operations.
What you'll do#
- Package, plant, monitor, and harvest corn and soybean yield trials.
- Perform hand pollinations and phenotypic evaluations.
- Supervise seasonal labor during pollination periods.
- Communicate project status to peers and supervisors.
- Participate in customer field days to demonstrate seed development.
- Follow all safety and stewardship policies and complete required training.
- Gain experience in trial design and execution.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Agronomy, Horticulture, Ag Business, or a related field.
- Understanding of modern agronomic practices.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in varying field or greenhouse temperatures.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Capacity to work long hours during peak growing seasons.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.
- Sophomore or Junior standing is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Waterloo, NE or Slater, IA.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Position Type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Syngenta
Syngenta operates as an agriculture company focused on crop protection and seeds. It develops technologies to support farming practices and resource management. The company maintains operations in over 100 countries. It functions as part of the Syngenta Group and employs more than 10,001 people.
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