Seeds Operations Intern

Syngenta Group • Woodland, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Syngenta’s Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Seeds Operations Intern in Woodland, California. The intern will carry out greenhouse, cage, and field activities to support consistent, timely, and reliable operations. As part of Syngenta’s Emerging Talent Program, the intern will gain hands-on experience and exposure to day-to-day business operations, apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges, and develop professional skills. The role works alongside the Agronomist and Operations Teams on projects and deliverables related to vegetable seed processing, and includes a project studying potential production improvements with findings presented to the Woodland Operations Team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in a bachelor's or advanced degree program.
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation to and from the Woodland Site Office.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Self-motivation and a strong results orientation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Ability to understand and follow procedures and policies accurately.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to organize information and data.
• Ability to learn, willingness to ask questions, and ability to adapt to change.

Nice To Haves

• Study in Agronomy, Agricultural Business, Plant Science/Biology, or another closely related major.
• Sophomore or junior class standing.
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
• Ability to analyze crops and communicate information in writing and verbally.
• Innovative mindset and interest in improving work efficiency and field-related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Promote an operational culture based on adherence to applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Conduct timely, accurate crop scouting and collect data on emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds.
• Perform planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting activities at the site.
• Complete a project studying potential production improvements and present findings to the Operations Team in Woodland, California.
• Work alongside the Agronomist and Operations Teams to execute key projects and deliverables in vegetable seed processing.
• Perform other duties as required to meet field operations needs.

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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED