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Seed Corn Production Intern

Location: Lone Tree, Iowa, USA

Reference: 18061680

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 Production & Supply team is currently seeking a Seed Corn Production Intern, located in Grundy County, 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. 

  • Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $18-$30 per hour) 
  • Ongoing career development resources    
  • The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems  
  • A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 

 Estimated Duration: May 2025-August 2025

Job Description

You Will:

  • Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians in field related activities as directed at the Grundy County Iowa production area 
  • Capture pesticide application information to meet Worker Protection Standard safety requirements 
  • Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, silk and pollen shed notes, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds 
  • Perform activities related to planting, mapping, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, detasseling, safety, training, and reporting at the site 
  • Perform a project to study a potential production improvement.  Present findings to the local leadership team 
  • Perform other duties as required to meet field operation or plant needs

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

  • A High School Diploma or equivalent 
  • Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Ag Business or Ag Studies majors preferred) 
  • Fluent in English 
  • Willingness to work outside in all weather conditions including seasonally hot or cold temperatures and inclement weather 

Preferred Requirements:

  • Prior experience relating to agronomy is preferred but not required 
  • Prior experience relating to Seed Production is strongly preferred but not required  
  • Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on plant tasks and in field production management with farmer growers  
  • Independent, self-motivated and need little supervision 
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in both Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word 
  • Good writing and math skills 
  • Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regards to seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company 
  • Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies  
  • Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed. Data entry into data management systems must be accurate due to decisions being made by other departments based on the information given

 

To apply:

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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. 

More positions from: Syngenta Seeds Inc. (USA)

Posted from October 1, 2024 until April 1, 2025
SeedQuest reference number: 157941

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.


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