Syngenta Summer Operations Intern

Company Description

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 Seeds Development team is currently seeking a Seeds Development Intern in Nampa, ID. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to Vegetable Seeds Development, gaining experience by supporting the breeding and field operations team activities. This is a unique learning experience as the intern will take on several responsibilities across crops.

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to 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
• Ongoing career development resources 
• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
• Meaningful projects that solve problems

Duration:

May 2026-Aug 2026

Job Description

• Champion a safety-first operational culture by adhering to all HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental) policies, procedures, and corporate guidelines
• Promote and maintain compliance with all applicable regulations and standards
• Support breeding and operations teams in field and greenhouse activities for evaluating experimental hybrids and new inbred lines across crops.
• Collect accurate phenotyping data in sweet corn research programs
• Assist in trait introgression and validation projects through systematic data collection.
• Assist in the implementation of data collection protocols and procedures
• Maintain detailed records of field activities and observations
• Assist in the management of field crew activities during critical sweet corn pollination season
• Assist in comprehensive field activities including planting, scouting, seed processing, and hand pollination
• Support seed organization and preparation for sweet corn, garden bean, and pea trials across global locations
• Perform other project-related tasks as needed to meet research objectives and timelines
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support operational excellence

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)
• Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship term (must have a graduation date of December 2026 or AFTER)
• Eligible to work in the US
• Willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions 
• Comfortable working in high humidity greenhouse environments
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Able to remain on your feet for extended periods throughout the workday
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet critical operational deadlines (including Saturdays during peak pollination season)
• Standard work hours are 6:30-4:00 Mon-Fri

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. 

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. 
 

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