Syngenta Group: Crop Protection Field Development Intern — Indianapolis, INDIANA, United States

About Syngenta Group

Syngenta Group works in agricultural technology and crop-related innovation. Its employer descriptions connect scientific development and crop solutions with helping farmers use resources effectively and improve how crops are grown. Material from its vegetables-and-flowers business also identifies seed breeding for different climates and horticultural needs. Across these activities, the stated business purpose links agricultural production with resource use and environmental concerns, bringing scientific and technological work to practical farming and growing conditions.

The position and its setting

Syngenta Group lists Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Indianapolis, INDIANA, United States, under reference 18076548. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Department: Development
• Employment type: Intern
• Employer listing date: 16 October 2026
• Brands: Syngenta Crop Protection

Responsibilities and work described

• At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success
• We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet
• Syngenta's Product Biology Team is seeking a Crop Protection Field Development Intern in Indianapolis, IN
• This internship role will work alongside experienced R&D Scientists on meaningful projects that contribute to the development of crop protection products and technologies
• Gain experience through independent project work, job shadowing, and cross-functional opportunities
• As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills
• Building: knowledge of Syngenta, crop protection, and the product development process
• Development: an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s role in research and development
• Support: Crop Protection Field Development trialing activities, such as planting, treatment application, maintenance, in-field data capture, data summarization, and hosting field tours
• Development: an understanding of Crop Protection Field Development’s collaboration with local Syngenta commercial teams (e.g., Sales, Agronomy Services)
• Learn processes and skills utilized to develop products and technologies
• Learn how to work independently, without direct supervision, and in compliance with Syngenta safety guidelines
• Identify two to three personal development goals and actively pursue them throughout the internship
• Management: an internship project under the guidance of Crop Protection Field Development Scientist(s)
• Delivery: a final summary presentation of the internship project/experience to stakeholders
• Participate in performance discussions with a supervisor to support continuous learning, growth, and professional development

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Current enrollment in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or advanced degree program in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, or another closely related field of study
• Continued enrollment in an academic program after the internship concludes (graduation date of December 2027 or later)
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record
• Fluency: English
• Work outdoors and outside normal working hours
• Proficiency: operating basic farm equipment is beneficial but not required

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: On-site
• Advertised location: Indianapolis, INDIANA, United States

Benefits mentioned by the employer

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• ⁠Competitive wages
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
• Syngenta is committed to creating a culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members
• 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
• #LI-DNI

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to Syngenta Group

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Practical preparation: maintenance

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Relevant skills

• maintenance
• compliance
• sales
• agronomy
• agriculture
• stakeholder management