Melon Seed Development Intern – Field Breeding & Data

Syngenta Seeds; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture & collaboration

Competitive wages

Meaningful projects

Job summary

Syngenta Seeds in Woodland, CA is seeking a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern – Melon to support the Melon Breeding Team across field trials and data collection. This internship offers hands-on experience within a dynamic breeding program and exposure to day-to-day operations.

The Emerging Talent Program provides a unique learning environment, promoting professional development and practical application of studies from mid-June 2027 to mid-September 2027.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing bachelor's or advanced degree in Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or related major.
• Bilingual English and Spanish ideal but not required.
• All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable policies and guidelines.
• Support the Breeding Teams in field-related activities for evaluation of new hybrids and inbred lines.
• Implement High-Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Cucurbit programs.
• 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

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Microsoft Office

Independent

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Syngenta Seeds in Woodland, CA is seeking a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern – Melon to support the Melon Breeding Team across field trials and data collection. This internship offers hands-on experience within a dynamic breeding program and exposure to day-to-day operations.

The Emerging Talent Program provides a unique learning environment, promoting professional development and practical application of studies from mid-June 2027 to mid-September 2027.