Melon Seed Development Intern - Field Breeding & Data

Syngenta Seeds; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Ongoing career development resources

Meaningful, innovative projects

Culture of belonging and collaboration

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Woodland, CA, invites motivated students for a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern - Melon in the Emerging Talent Program. This internship offers exposure to the Melon Breeding Team, field activities, and data collection across crops from mid-June to mid-September 2027, with hands-on learning and professional skill development.

The role supports breeding and phenotyping activities, emphasizes data accuracy, and provides opportunities to contribute to real-world projects.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but is not required.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

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.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent

Detail-oriented

Plant breeding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Pursuing bachelor’s degree in Plant Biology/Plant Breeding/Horticulture/Genetics/Agronomy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Woodland, CA, invites motivated students for a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern - Melon in the Emerging Talent Program. This internship offers exposure to the Melon Breeding Team, field activities, and data collection across crops from mid-June to mid-September 2027, with hands-on learning and professional skill development.

The role supports breeding and phenotyping activities, emphasizes data accuracy, and provides opportunities to contribute to real-world projects.