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 wagesOngoing career development resourcesThe opportunity to work on cutting-edge projectsMeaningful projects that solve problemsEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide the intern the opportunity of being exposed to the Seed Parent Characterization activities, allowing him/her to apply academic background and assist in the department activities from trial design, preparation, maintenance, harvesting, lab tasks, and data analysisAllow the intern to develop a good understanding about new sweetcorn and garden bean development, and parent characterization activities, by taking a lead role for one of the Seed Parent Characterization’s projectsStrengthen new product advancements through the assessment of important traits for seeds production at early breeding stagesTake the lead on the project management and execution according to the assigned project. Assure that field activities (planting, plot maintenance, bird netting, and harvest) for research plots are executed. This includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as planting plots, applying treatments, collecting observations and in-season data, and maintaining the plots throughout the growing season. Fall activities include harvest stand counts and actual plot harvestSupport other Seed Parent Characterization, as well as agronomic trial activities at the home siteDevelop and maintain two-way communication with project managers, Field Production Research (FPR) Scientists, Agronomists and Parent Seed colleagues at the home site. Additionally, look for communicating with people from different areas, from breeding all the way to commercial seeds production, aiming to gain a good understanding of the whole chainAssist with managing and developing part time workersAnalyze data and prepare a research report and presentation for the assigned projectLead daily routine equipment maintenance and preparation to ensure maximum precision in all treatment applicationsMake sure all activities are developed according to the Company safety procedures and recommendations, and promote environmentally sustainable solutionsEstimated Duration:  May 2026 - August 2026
