Parent Seed Intern

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. 

Syngentas Production & Supply Team is seeking a Parent Seed Intern in Slater IA. This internship role will actively learn all aspects of field production for seed corn as well as provide background support through data analysis for gains in efficiency and accuracy. 

As part of Syngentas 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:

• Assist with planting and post-planting data collection.
• Monitor the quality of production.
• Assist the data collection team during peak note-taking periods.
• Scout seed fields for readiness and pests.
• Take ownership of Argentina production communications.

Qualifications :

Acceptable Majors:

• Agricultural Sciences Biology or closely related fields.

Critical Success Factors & Key Challenges

• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Must be detail-oriented and drive attention to accuracy.

Knowledge Experience & Capabilities

• Experience working with cross-functional interdisciplinary teams.
• A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving history.
• Basic knowledge of statistics and lean manufacturing processes.

Critical Knowledge:

• Familiarity with MS Office especially Outlook Teams Excel PowerPoint and other standard software.
• Ability to learn and utilize proprietary IT systems.

Critical Experience

• History of implementing continuous improvements and new innovations.
• Understanding of seed corn production or general crop production.

Critical Technical Professional and Personal Capabilities

• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies.
• Role model Syngentas commitment to safety sustainability and product stewardship.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively function as a team member in cross-functional activities.

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 creating a culture that 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:  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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Intern