Seed Production Research Process Engineering

Company Description

Syngenta is a unique company where people from very diverse backgrounds are united by our purpose : bringing plant potential to life. Working at Syngenta, you will help us accelerate innovation for more sustainable agriculture, so farmers can grow enough safe and nutritious food to feed a growing population, and take care of the planet. Be part of building the most trusted and collaborative in agriculture, and see the true impact of the work you do. Every single person working at Syngenta helps to shape the future of sustainable agriculture for the years to come.

Job Description

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 2026 – August 2026

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 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

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Traits & Abilities

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, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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

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