Job Description

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. To support that challenge, the Product Safety department is currently seeking a Laboratory Operations intern in Greensboro, NC. As an intern on the Operations team, you will help to support and establish laboratory processes to ensure compliance and build in efficiencies to existing ways of working.

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
• 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 2026 – August 2026

You will:

• Support laboratory operations within the Product Safety team
• Collaborate closely with the laboratory coordinator to support sample disposal and inventory management activities in our sample processing facility
• Help to develop the capability to weigh out processed bulk samples for shipment to our contract research organization partners

Qualifications

What you must have:

• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Chemistry, Biology or other science related field.
• Experience with the safe handling of samples and inventory management systems
• Excellent analytical laboratory skills inclusive of adherence to safety protocols and procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Aptitude with electronic word processing, spreadsheet and presentation systems, as well as comfort in using electronic systems and databases

What you might also contribute to the team:

• Ability to make good technical judgements in a timely manner
• Ability to facilitate constructive discussion and resolution of complex technical issues
• Effective written/verbal communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• 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.

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.

• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission here: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI >

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.

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