About this Job:

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 Seed Research Co-op in Slater, IA.

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 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: January 2023-August 2023

You will:

• Function as an integral member of a team responsible for producing, packaging, and organizing physical seed
• Effectively communicate regularly with peers and supervisors regarding the status of projects and work activities
• Perform all tasks and behave in a manner compliant with and in support of all safety and stewardship related company policies and practices, including completing all required company training courses
• Package corn and soybeans into clams
• Implement process improvements
• Meet deadlines for shipping out seeds to trialing sites

What you must have:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree program in Engineering, Ag Engineering, or another closely related field of study
• Understanding and use of modern agronomic practices

What you might also contribute to the team:

• Sophomores or Junior class standing preferred
• Capable of working in high or low temperature conditions in field or greenhouse
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Capable of working long hours during time-critical periods of the growing season
• Ability to use MS Office, especially Word, Excel, Power Point and other standard office software
• Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies
• Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired
• Detail Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed

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Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs. Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions. Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.