Agronomic Research Intern

Job overview

The Agronomic Research Intern role is onsite in Malta, IL, with an estimated duration of May through August 2027. Compensation is $20–$45 per hour. The intern supports Syngenta’s Technical Agronomy Team and its work to improve seed product placement and customer experience. The internship introduces the daily work of an Agronomic Research Scientist and provides hands-on experience generating agronomic data. The intern contributes to corn and soybean yield trials and a summer project, helping inform product positioning and yield potential.

What you'll do

• Support packaging, planting, note-taking, and harvesting of corn and soybean yield trials
• work with Research Trialing Operations on hand pollinations and phenotypic evaluations
• assist with seasonal labor supervision during pollination
• communicate project status
• follow safety and stewardship policies and training
• participate in customer experience events such as field days.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

agronomic research intern

agronomy

corn trials

soybean trials

field research

seed development

malta il

may–august 2027

$20–$45/hour

emerging talent program

syngenta seeds

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive wages, career development resources, and opportunities to work on meaningful innovative projects.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and enrollment in a bachelor’s program in agronomy, horticulture, agricultural business, or a related agricultural field; summer project and potential opportunity to report to leadership.

About the employer

Syngenta Seeds is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.