Heartland CPFD Intern
About The Position
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every team member has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Location: Owatonna, MN 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: • Considerable wages • Ongoing career development resources • The opportunity to work on meaningful, creative 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 2026 – August 2026 You will: • Gain thorough knowledge and understanding of Syngenta and crop protection product development • Support Crop Protection Field Development activities such trial implementation, maintenance, and data capture in field, and/or lab settings • Identify 2-3 personal development opportunities while in the internship program • Learn processes and skills utilized to develop products and technologies • Develop an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s role in research and development, and agronomy • Manage a project under the guidance of Crop Protection Field Development scientist(s) • Develop and deliver a summary presentation of internship experience to stakeholders • Participate in monthly performance discussions with manager to enable continuous growth and improvement
Requirements
- Enrollment in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Agriculture, Biological Science, or another closely related field of study
- Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship term (Graduation date of December 2026 or AFTER)
- Fluent in English
- A valid driver’s license and acceptable moving violations record
Responsibilities
- Gain thorough knowledge and understanding of Syngenta and crop protection product development
- Support Crop Protection Field Development activities such trial implementation, maintenance, and data capture in field, and/or lab settings
- Identify 2-3 personal development opportunities while in the internship program
- Learn processes and skills utilized to develop products and technologies
- Develop an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s role in research and development, and agronomy
- Manage a project under the guidance of Crop Protection Field Development scientist(s)
- Develop and deliver a summary presentation of internship experience to stakeholders
- Participate in monthly performance discussions with manager to enable continuous growth and improvement
Benefits
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
- Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
