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Applied Genetics and Line Purity Intern

  1. Operations & Trialing
  2. Slater, IA
  3. Syngenta Seeds

Job description

As our intern, you will learn about our processes and interact with scientists, developers, and engineers to support the creation of an end-to-end digital platform for AGS, by speeding up decision making and creating efficiencies through data management. You will become a key member of the team that is leading the development of a fully integrated and highly automated global digital solution, to accelerate the delivery of high- quality elite trait conversions to the business.


Company Description

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the North America Applied Genetics Science (AGS) team is currently looking for a Applied Genetics and Line Purity Intern, in Slater Illinois to join our cross-functional group of Applied Genetic Scientists, Data Scientists, and Software Developers to help us digitize, automate, and optimize the systems that delivers elite germplasm to the market

As an intern at Syngenta, you have an opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get:

  • Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $21 - $40 per hour)
  • Ongoing career development resources
  • The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
  • A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs

Estimated Duration: May 2025 – August 2025


Qualifications

  • Enrollment in a M.S. or Ph.D. program in data science, software development, computer engineering, or similar; OR
  • Enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in data science/engineering/computer software, or similar. Current Junior or Senior standing and proven experience is preferred
  • Must be a current student at a university and continuing education upon completion of internship term
  • Knowledge of and experience with programming languages, such as R, C#, Python, Power BI, Power Automate
  • Knowledge of and experience with relational databases (SQLITE, Access), Excel (advanced), Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), and macros
  • Fluent in English
  • Ability to communicate clearly

What you might also contribute to the team:

  • Experience with large data sets
  • Familiarity with plant biology and/or plant breeding Experience with front-end software development/engineering Familiarity with Agile systems

Additional Information

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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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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