Genomic Prediction Intern

Syngenta Group • Durham, NC

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About The Position

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. Responsibilities: You will work as part of a team in one or more of the following research areas: predictive analytics using varied types of genomic data and complex trait phenotypic data, machine learning methods, large language model, predictive pipeline development and deployment. You will assist the Genomic Prediction analytics team with tasks associated with developing and validating algorithm and python code and deploy pipeline in Snowflake Cloud. You will also manage your own research project in the area of data quality check and tool validation with the expectation of a verbal report to a larger audience at the conclusion of your internship. Intern positions provide excellent experience that can be applied to full time positions in the industry, or in preparation for additional graduate level training. Qualifications What You’ll Bring: Priority will be given to students that are at least current sophomores at an accredited university. Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students. Education focus in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field Agricultural or biological background beneficial Interns with proficient python programming beneficial Preference will be given to student with a minimum GPA of 3.0 Interns which can be on site at Research Triangle Park, NC at least 3 days per week beneficial Additional Information What We Offer: A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution. Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits. Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal. Learn more about our team and our mission here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVCN_51GbNI 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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

• Priority will be given to students that are at least current sophomores at an accredited university.
• Interns can be undergraduate or graduate students.
• Education focus in Statistics, Data Science, or a related field

Nice To Haves

• Agricultural or biological background beneficial
• Interns with proficient python programming beneficial
• Preference will be given to student with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Interns which can be on site at Research Triangle Park, NC at least 3 days per week beneficial

Responsibilities

• You will work as part of a team in one or more of the following research areas: predictive analytics using varied types of genomic data and complex trait phenotypic data, machine learning methods, large language model, predictive pipeline development and deployment.
• You will assist the Genomic Prediction analytics team with tasks associated with developing and validating algorithm and python code and deploy pipeline in Snowflake Cloud.
• You will also manage your own research project in the area of data quality check and tool validation with the expectation of a verbal report to a larger audience at the conclusion of your internship.

Benefits

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, among other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees