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Seed Production Research Process Engineer Intern

Syngenta
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Company Description

 

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.

 

 

Job Description

 

As an intern at Syngenta, you 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 $18 - $30 an hour)
  • Ongoing career development resources and industry networking
  • The opportunity to work on cutting edge seed conditioning and process improvement projects
  • Meaningful projects that solve problems

Seed Production Research Interns are exposed to research activities, allowing him/her to apply their academic background while developing skills in; Design of Experiments, seed process design and improvement projects for seed handling and testing, data analysis, and ultimately exposure to both Production & Supply plants, labs and Research & Development at Syngenta.

Duration: May 2024 – August 2024

Accountabilities:

  • Accountability that all tasks and activities assigned are executed according to the Company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.  Safety is Syngenta’s first priority
  • Develop a knowledgeable understanding of Hybrid Seed Production  with focus on process engineering improvements and innovation within Seeds Production Research
  • Utilize innovative agriculture technologies and tools to drive efficiencies at  conditioning plants and seed labs
  • Encourage environment for creative thinking on process improvement in all aspects of Seeds Production Research
  • Lead and own responsibility of assigned projects and learning project management skills. Focus areas can include seed drying, handling, sorting, treating, packaging and equipment testing for new technologies
  • Support of our internal trials and promoting data driven decisions with data analysis and statistics
  • Development of strong communication skills and visual management tools to promote concise and productive communication
  • Build a better understanding of the end-to-end seeds business through exposure/tours of other functions
  • Skills developed throughout internship will culminate with a final report and presentation to key stakeholders and management of assigned trial
  • Assist with design and exploration of various optical tools for seed quality analysis, troubleshooting, and productivity improvements.

 

 

Qualifications

 

  • Requires a High School diploma or equivalent
  • Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy, Biology, Ag Business, Precision Agriculture, Ag Mechanized Systems, Ag Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering 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:

  • High level of communication (oral and/or written) is extremely important to keep team organized and ensuring high quality project execution
  • Attention to detail, and agility to adjust plans and execute accordingly
  • Independent, self-motivated, driven, and customer focused individual able to produce high quality data
  • Experience in Agriculture and/or Process Engineering is preferred but not required

 

 

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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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