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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.

We offer several 6 months biology internships based at our Research and Development center in Stein for highly motivated students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in biology who can bring scientific excellence and are excited by solving practical problems in biology.

As a biology intern, you may work on a wide range of topics in different research functions, including:

• Plant pest interactions
• Crop protection related fungal bioassays
• Whole plant phenotyping
• Microbial and plant cell studies
• Molecular Biology

During these internships, you may have the opportunity to:

• Apply and improve problem-solving skills in biology experimentation
• Provide support for research projects in biological research
• Assist with the implementation of innovative laboratory techniques
• Nurture your talent so you can grow and succeed

Tasks may vary depending on the team you would be working within and are not limited to those listed above.

• We are looking for enthusiastic students with a strong academic record and good communication skills who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in biology (plant pathology, microbiology, molecular biology etc.)
• Previous experience in working in a biological laboratory is greatly valued
• A valid residence and work permit for Switzerland, or the entitlement under an international treaty to obtain such (e.g. EU bilateral treaty) is required
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

What we offer:

• Contribution to valuable and impactful work, in a stimulating environment -> #bringingplantpotentialtolife
• Scientific and technical excellence
• Work in interdisciplinary teams
• A superb working environment at our Global Research Center in Stein
• Well-equipped laboratories and experienced colleagues

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.

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates)