Breeding Intern-Watermelon
About The Position
At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet. Syngenta’s Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Breeding Intern – Watermelon in Woodland, CA. This internship role will introduce you to Vegetable Seeds Development, gaining experience by supporting the Melon Breeding Team's activities. This is a unique learning experience, as the intern will take on several responsibilities across multiple crops. As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.
Requirements
- 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).
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but is not required.
- Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks.
- An independent individual who is self-motivated 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, such as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Innovative: Always looks to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies.
- Knowledge of plant breeding.
Responsibilities
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Support the Breeding Teams in field-related activities for the evaluation of new experimental hybrids and new inbred lines.
- Implement High-Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Cucurbit programs.
- Implement electronic data collection protocols and procedures; collect, document, and curate data for accuracy and integrity.
- Manage and lead field crew activities during the 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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Ongoing career development resources
- The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
