Melon Breeding Intern: Field Trials & Data

Syngenta Group; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Syngenta Group seeks a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern - Melon in Woodland, CA. The program offers hands-on experience across multiple crops within the Melon Breeding Team, part of the Emerging Talent Program, from mid-June to mid-September 2027.

You will participate in field activities, data collection, and experimental evaluations, gaining exposure to day-to-day operations and professional skill development.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in plant science is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is ideal but not required.
• U.S. work eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist breeding teams with field-related activities and data collection.
• Support evaluation of new hybrids and inbred lines in field trials.
• Help implement high-throughput phenotyping protocols.
• Collect and document data ensuring accuracy and integrity.
• Assist field crew leadership during evaluation season.
• Support trait discovery projects with data collection.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent

Detail oriented

MS Office

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's degree or higher in Plant Biology / related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syngenta Group seeks a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern - Melon in Woodland, CA. The program offers hands-on experience across multiple crops within the Melon Breeding Team, part of the Emerging Talent Program, from mid-June to mid-September 2027.

You will participate in field activities, data collection, and experimental evaluations, gaining exposure to day-to-day operations and professional skill development.