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Visual Software Programmer Intern

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

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    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 Visual Solution Programmer Co-op to join our cross-functional group of Applied Genetic Scientists, Data and Simulation Scientists, Software Developers and Engineers, and Cloud Architects, and help us digitize, automate, and optimize the system that delivers elite germplasm to the market.

    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.

    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
    • 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: January 2024 – June 2024


      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, Python Experience with data visualization, mainly PowerBI
      • Knowledge of and experience with relational databases (SQL, 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

      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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      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.

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