Technical Trialing Intern

The Syngenta Flowers team is currently seeking a Technical Trialing Intern to join our Technical Services team in Gilroy, CA. Our team is responsible for technical growing knowledge and conducting research trials to support our new flower introductions to be adopted by greenhouse growers in North America.

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

• Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $18 - $30 per hour) 
• Career development resources
• Real world knowledge and experience
• Duration: 2024 Summer semester

Accountabilities:

• Support the Technical Trial Team to develop foundational insights into strategic and tactical plant performance metrics including (but not limited to) growth habit, flowering response, fertility response, temperature sensitivity, day-length sensitivity, postharvest, garden performance, and related characteristics
• Execute assigned technical trialing projects related to crop culture research, new product form testing, problem solving, product claim validation in support of new product introductions and solutions for customers
• Perform assigned technical trials to generate information required for data-driven product launches, crop culture research, new innovations, etc.
• Work with Technical Scientists to ensure technical trials are executed according to written protocols
• Manage, monitor, and record daily activities for technical trialing including greenhouse and field trials (e.g., trial setup, crop culture, chemical applications, data collection, etc.).
• Together with Technical Scientist, responsible for all aspects of data collection, photography, trial documentation; organize photographs and data so information can be interpreted and translated into practical formats
• Provide knowledge exchange and build understanding with other departments (e.g., Sales, Technical Services, Marketing, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure the latest technical information is shared among teams
• Maintain high scientific standards and analytical capabilities, including experimental design & reporting, standardized metrics, and code of scientific ethics
• Visits to customer sites to gain knowledge on commercial production

• Working towards a B.S. or M.S. degree in Horticulture, Floriculture, Plant Science or related field
• Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of internship
• Course work or professional experience working experience in greenhouse or field

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities:

• Excellent communication skills (written/verbal)
• Proficient in basic computer programs (e.g., MS Office Suite, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Motivation and drive for continuous learning
• Ability to manage time and prioritize activities
• Outstanding team player, but also able to work independently
• Very structured
• Highly analytical
• Great problem solving skills
• Extremely responsive
• Ability to work in hot greenhouse and field environments

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Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

About Syngenta Flowers:
We are one of the largest wholesale breeders of flower seed and cuttings in the world – developing and producing flower seeds and cuttings for growers internationally. Syngenta Flowers is dedicated to the breeding of innovative flower varieties that offer outstanding performance in the professional greenhouse, at retail, in the landscape and in the home garden. In addition to best-in-class genetics, we support industry professionals with outstanding customer service, in-depth cultural information, exciting marketing programs, and a deep understanding of plants from many points of view.