Company Description 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 Production team is currently seeking a Vegetable Seeds Production Intern in Woodland, CA. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to the seed production operation, gaining experience by taking responsibility for selected field production operations in support of the production of a reliable supply of high-quality seed. The intern will take on several roles based upon field production practices, plant processing requirements and distribution needs.
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 (hourly salary range of $21-$40 per hour)
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: May 2025/June 2025 - August/September 2025
Job Description You will:
Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
Support Agronomists in field related activities as directed at the Woodland, California production site
Participate in accurate and timely crop scouting and data collection of emergence and vegetative growth stages, pollination dates, stand counts, and IPM scouting thresholds
Perform activities related to planting, scouting, weed and insect management, rouging, safety, training, harvesting, and reporting at the site
Perform a project to study a potential production improvement. Present findings to the field production team in Woodland, California
Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture
Actively support an image that reflects the highest regard for cleanliness and organization
Perform other duties as required to meet field operation needs
Qualifications What you must have:
A High School Diploma or equivalent
Enrollment in a Bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Agronomy, Plant Science, Ag Business, or another closely related major is preferred)
What You Might Also Contribute To The Team
Prefer a student with a Sophomore or Junior class standing
Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required
Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers in field production management
Self-motivated, need little supervision
The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired in this position
Trusted - Will need to make good sound judgment calls in regards to seed quality management that will be for the best interest of the company
Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in both Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word
Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies
Detail/Accuracy Oriented - All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
Ability to perform basic math functions
Additional Information Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.