R&D Intern

Job Description:

As a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers to counter these threats and ensure enough safe, nutritious, affordable food for all - while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland.

* Assists with various research tasks including sample collection, data entry, and sample preparation.
* Assists in performing chemical analysis and maintaining equipment.
* Engages in documenting results while learning about various aspects of agricultural research methodologies and protocols.
* Support in technical modern research techniques in specific areas of agriculture

* Monthly internship allowance
* Access to specialized training courses and activities designed for interns
* Exposure to a global corporate working culture

Candidate Requirements:

* 3rd or 4th year university student in Crop Protection, Biotechnology, Agriculture or related field
* Available for a minimum of 4 days per week for a 3-month internship
* Ability to work in a team environment, work collaboratively, exhibit effective social and interpersonal skills.
* Manage time and effectively prioritize and implement projects and general work tasks per instruction from senior researchers