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Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

  1. Operations & Trialing
  2. Woodland, CA
  3. Syngenta Seeds

Job description

You Will:

  • Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures and guidelines
  • Support the Breeding and Market Segment Teams in field related activities for the evaluation of new experimental hybrids and new inbred lines. 
  • Implement High Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Melon, Watermelon, Squash, and Tomato.
  • Implement electronic data collection protocols and procedures – collect, document and curate data for accuracy and integrity
  • Manage and lead field crew activities during field evaluation season
  • Assist breeding and market segment teams in collecting data for trait discovery and validation projects.
  • Perform other duties as required to meet project needs

Company Description

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.


Qualifications

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or another closely related major is preferred)
  • Must be continuing education upon completion of internship term (Graduation date of December 2026 or after)
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required
  • All applicants must be eligible to work in the US

Preferred Requirements:

  • Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks
  • An independent individual who is self-motivating and needs little supervision
  • The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired
  • Detail/Accuracy Oriented-All procedures and policies must be understood and followed
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiencies in Microsoft Office
  • Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies
  • Knowledge of plant breeding

Additional Information

What We Offer:

  • A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
  • Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
  • 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
  • Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

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

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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