Crop Protection Field Development Intern

Location: Jackson, MISSISSIPPI, us Department: Development Employment Type: {'id': 'intern', 'label': 'Intern'}

Company Description

About Syngenta

At Syngenta Crop Protection, we're pioneering solutions that safeguard global food security while championing sustainable agriculture. As a world market leader headquartered in Switzerland, we empower farmers with innovative crop protection technologies that defend against nature's toughest challenges. We unite advanced science with digital solutions to develop intelligent crop protection that maximizes yields while minimizing environmental impact. Join our mission of revolutionizing plant protection from seed to harvest.

Job Description

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.

Syngenta's Product Biology Team is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Jackson, MS.

As part of Syngenta's 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.

Estimated Duration: May 2027 – August 2027

Accountabilities

Gain thorough knowledge and understanding of Syngenta and crop protection product development.

Support Crop Protection Field Development activities, such as trial implementation, maintenance, and data capture in field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory settings.

Identify 2-3 personal development opportunities while in the internship program.

Learn processes and skills utilized to develop products and technologies.

Develop an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s role in sales, marketing, and agronomy.

Manage a project under the guidance of Crop Protection Field Development Scientist(s).

Develop and deliver a summary presentation of the internship experience to stakeholders.

Participate in monthly performance discussions with managers to enable continuous growth and improvement.

Qualifications

Enrollment in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree program in Agriculture, Biological Science, or another closely related field of study.

Fluent in English.

A valid driver’s license and an acceptable moving violations record.

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: 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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