Crop Protection Field Development Intern

Syngenta Group • Jackson, MS

2d • $20 - $45

About The Position

Syngenta’s Product Biology Team is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Jackson, Mississippi, as part of its Emerging Talent Program. The internship offers hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing professional skills. The estimated duration is May 2027 through August 2027.

The intern will learn about Syngenta and crop protection product development, support field development activities, and manage a project with guidance from Crop Protection Field Development Scientists. The role also includes identifying personal development opportunities, learning product-development processes and skills, understanding the team’s role in sales, marketing, and agronomy, presenting an internship summary to stakeholders, and participating in monthly performance discussions.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an associate, bachelor’s, or advanced degree program in agriculture, biological science, or a closely related field.
• Fluency in English.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable moving violations record.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge and understanding of Syngenta and crop protection product development.
• Support Crop Protection Field Development activities, including trial implementation, maintenance, and data capture in field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory settings.
• Identify 2–3 personal development opportunities during the internship.
• Learn processes and skills used 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 Scientists.
• Develop and deliver a summary presentation of the internship experience to stakeholders.
• Participate in monthly performance discussions with managers to support continuous growth and improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Ongoing career development resources.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems.
• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed