About the role#
Syngenta is seeking a Vegetables Seed Production Intern to join the SE Production Operations Team in Woodland, California. This role is part of the Emerging Talent Program and focuses on the production of Small Seed Vegetables. You will gain hands-on experience by supporting field operations and working on projects to improve production efficiency. This is a paid, full-time, on-site internship.
What you'll do#
- Support Agronomists and Field Production Technicians with daily field activities.
- Execute planting, weed and insect management, rouging, harvesting, and reporting.
- Perform crop scouting and collect data on growth stages, pollination, and IPM thresholds.
- Conduct a project to study production improvements and present your findings to the Field Production Team.
- Ensure clean-downs and changeovers to prevent product mixture.
- Assist with trial coordination, threshing, drying, and seed delivery.
- Validate data and complete reports for regional operations.
- Maintain site safety and support Quality and HSE functions.
What you'll need#
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program, preferably in Biology, Agronomy, Agricultural Business, or Plant Science.
- Sophomore or Junior class standing is highly encouraged.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Valid driver’s license and personal transportation to the worksite.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
- Ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.
- Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are ideal.
Location & details#
- Location: Woodland, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time intern.
About Syngenta
Syngenta operates as an agriculture company focused on crop protection and seeds. It develops technologies to support farming practices and resource management. The company maintains operations in over 100 countries. It functions as part of the Syngenta Group and employs more than 10,001 people.
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