Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

About this Job: 

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 Seeds Development team is currently seeking a Seeds Development Intern in Woodland, CA. The purpose of this role is to introduce the intern to Vegetable Seeds Development, gaining experience by supporting the breeding and market segment team activities. This is a unique learning experience as the intern will take on several responsibilities across multiple crops. 

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the 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  
• 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: June 2023-September 2023 

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 

What you must have: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or another closely related major  

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required  
• Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks  
• Independent, self-motivated, and need 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 

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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.