Job 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 Research Technology Development team is currently seeking a Research & Development intern in Research Triangle Park, NC. Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. As an intern in the Technology Development team your goal will be to develop a fit-for-purpose digital PCR method to genotype pollen from important crops. You will work with state-of-the art technology at our RTP location and have access to the expertise of scientists from our global sites. You will be expected to formulate and test your own hypotheses, summarize your data for clear communication, and solicit feedback from other scientists in our team. Your success will have a significant impact in the development of new crop varieties.
Work with us and you’ll get:
Competitive wages
Ongoing career development resources
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects
An opportunity to find solutions to some of the challenges faced by modern agriculture
Accountabilities:
Duration: May 2026 – August 2026
Qualifications
Education & Experience:
Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree from an accredited university in Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, or a related field.
Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of the internship term (Graduation date of December 2026 or AFTER)
Fluent in English.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Requirements:
After initial onboarding and technical training the successful candidate must be able to work independently to become familiar with relevant literature and develop experimental approaches.
At least two years experience in molecular biology (PCR a must, tissue culture techniques a plus) willing to spend at least 20% of the time in greenhouse environment, and experience summarizing data for communication purposes.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
Excellent analytical and people skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Critical leadership capabilities
Communicative – we clearly convey information and ideas; we encourage open and continuous communication; we are keen to listen and learn
Team-Oriented – we actively participate as members of a team to move the team toward completion of goals; we collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries
Results-Oriented – we deliver on our commitments; we set aspirational goals and work tenaciously to reach or exceed them
Eager to learn new skills and concepts and to think creatively to solve novel problems
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.
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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