Seeds Production Research Intern Seeds Production Research Intern- Slater, Iowa ** ** About Syngenta Syngenta is a leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to transform how crops are grown. We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity and revitalizing rural communities. ** ** About this Job: ** ** 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 youll get: * Competitive wages * Ongoing career development resources * The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects * Meaningful projects that solve problems Duration: ** ** May 2019-August 2019 Essential Duties & Responsibilities: * Provide the intern the opportunity of being exposed to the Seed Parent Characterization activities, allowing him/her to apply academic background and assist in department activities from trial preparation, maintenance, data capture and data analysis * Candidate will be encouraged to job shadow different departments within Syngenta to provide a broader understanding of who we are and what we do * Allow the intern to develop a good understanding about new corn hybrid development, and parent characterization activities by taking a lead role for one of the Seed Parent Characterizations projects * Strengthen new product advancements through the assessment of important traits for seeds production at early breeding stages * Take the lead on the project management and execution according to the assigned project. Assure that field activities (planting, and plot maintenance) for research plots are executed. This includes routine site/farm maintenance activities such as planting plots, collecting observations and in-season data. Candidate will be responsible for maintaining the plots throughout the growing season * Develop and maintain two-way communication with project managers, Seed Production Research (SPR) Scientists, Agronomists and Parent Seed colleagues at the home site. Additionally, look for communicating with people from different areas, from breeding all the way to commercial seeds production, aiming to gain a good understanding of the whole chain * Assist with managing and developing part time workers * Upon completion of your internship, you will be required to prepare a research report and present your findings * Make sure all activities are developed according to the Company safety procedures and recommendations, and promote environmentally sustainable solutions Qualifications: * Requires a High School diploma or equivalent * Must be pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, or another closely related field of study * Must have a valid Driver's License * All applicants must be eligible to work in the US ** ** Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities: * Communication-The ability to communicate information well (both written and spoken) is highly desired * Detail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed * Autonomous-An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision * Adaptable- The ability to work well with ambiguous/undefined problems * Proficiency in MS Office suites, especially Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, are preferred * Previous internship and/or co-op experience related to Agriculture is preferred but not required * Familiarity with working on a farm, working with crops, or working outdoors is preferred but not required **Work Level: **XZ * * * 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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Syngenta Contact Information: If you need assistance during the application process, please contact the Service Desk at sta_support.northamerica@syngenta.com Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmla.htm) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) (http://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/firststep/poster_direct.htm) Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) (http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppa.htm) **Primary Location: **USA-Iowa-Slater **Work Locations: ** **Job: **HR Gnrl Mgt %26 Other **Organization: **Syngenta