Research and Development Formulation Summer Intern

Syngenta Seeds is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed for farmers, commercial growers, retailers and small seed companies. Syngenta seeds improve the quality and yields of crops. High-quality seeds ensure better and more productive crops, which is why farmers invest in them. Advanced seeds help mitigate risks such as disease and drought and allow farmers to grow food using less land, less water and fewer inputs.

Syngenta Seeds brings farmers more vigorous, stronger, resistant plants, including innovative hybrid varieties and biotech crops that can thrive even in challenging growing conditions.

Syngenta Seeds is headquartered in the United States.

Job Description

Syngenta Crop Protection is recruiting a summer intern to work in Formulation Development in Greensboro, NC.

Program Details

• Duration: 10-12 weeks (May 2026-August 2026)
• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), on-site position
• Location: Greensboro, NC
• Compensation: $21-$40 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Under the guidance of a Formulation Scientist, the intern will plan and conduct laboratory experiments for the development and characterization of chemical formulations for agrochemical and pest control markets. Project work will involve evaluations of formulation shelf-life stability, physical and chemical phenomena, and biological performance.

• A variety of instrumentation and measurement techniques may be learned and deployed, such as Water Activity, Particle Sizing, Rheology, Optical & Electron Microscopy, Spectroscopy, Porosimetry, Thermal Analysis, etc.

• The intern will operate in accordance with Syngenta Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) standards.

Qualifications

Required

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited college/university pursuing one of the following B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degrees:
  • Microbiology
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Related technical discipline
• Available for full-time work during May 2026-August 2026

Preferred

Qualifications

• Familiarity with laboratory techniques
• Familiarity with data analysis

Additional Information

What We Offer:

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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