SPR Parent Characterization Intern
SPR Parent Characterization Intern
Job description
You Will:
- Accountability that all tasks and activities assigned are executed according to the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. Safety is Syngenta’s first priority
- Develop a knowledgeable understanding of Hybrid Seed Production with focus on process engineering improvements and innovation within Seeds Production Research
- Utilize innovative agriculture technologies and tools to drive efficiencies at conditioning plants and seed labs
- Encourage environment for creative thinking on process improvement in all aspects of Seeds Production Research
- Lead and own responsibility of assigned projects and learning project management skills. Focus areas can include seed drying, handling, sorting, treating, packaging and equipment testing for new technologies
- Support of our internal trials and promoting data driven decisions with data analysis and statistics
- Development of strong communication skills and visual management tools to promote concise and productive communication
- Build a better understanding of the end-to-end seeds business through exposure/tours of other functions
- Skills developed throughout internship will culminate with a final report and presentation to key stakeholders and management of assigned trial
- Assist with design and exploration of various optical tools for seed quality analysis, troubleshooting, and productivity improvements.
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Production & Supply team is currently seeking a Seed Production Research Parent Characterization Intern, located in Slater, Iowa. As an intern, you will be responsible for designing experiments, field and lab preparation, routine maintenance, and data analysis. You will be provided the opportunity of being exposed to research activities, allowing you to apply academic background and ultimately be exposed to both Production & Supply and Research & Development at Syngenta.
As an intern at Syngenta, you work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:
- Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $21 - $40 an hour)
- Ongoing career development resources and industry networking
- The opportunity to work on cutting edge seed conditioning and process improvement projects
- Meaningful projects that solve problems
Duration: May 2025 – August 2025
- Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or another closely related field of study with a graduation date on or after December 2025
- Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship term
- Must have a valid Driver's License
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities:
- High level of communication (oral and/or written) is extremely important to keep team organized and ensuring high quality project execution
- Attention to detail, and agility to adjust plans and execute accordingly
- Independent, self-motivated, driven, and customer focused individual able to produce high quality data
- Experience in Agriculture and/or Process Engineering is preferred but not required
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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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