Tomato Harvesting Innovation Intern - Field Trials and Data

Bayer; Woodland (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Bayer Crop Science invites applications for a 3-month on-site internship in Woodland, California, supporting tomato harvesting innovations. The PhD candidate will collaborate with scientists and breeders to advance machine-harvesting processes for tomatoes.

Responsibilities include field trials, data collection, and protocol development, with emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and safety training. Applications considered through March 19, 2027.

Qualifications

• PhD candidate in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Plant Genetics, or Plant Science.
• Experience with field trials, protocol development, and mechanization/automation.
• Strong experimental design, quantitative analysis, and data interpretation.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and testing of tomato harvester designs.
• Conduct field trials to evaluate harvester efficiency in real-world conditions.
• Develop and test inbred lines to improve crop resilience and quality.
• Collect and analyze data on plant performance and harvesting effectiveness.
• Engage in field trials to assess tomato variety quality for post-harvest innovation.
• Design data collection protocols and execute field experiments with precision.
• Communicate results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and complete required training.

Skills

Field trialing

Experimental design

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Project management

Mechanization/automation

Education

PhD candidate in Plant Breeding / Agronomy / Plant Genetics / Plant Science

Job description

Bayer Crop Science invites applications for a 3-month on-site internship in Woodland, California, supporting tomato harvesting innovations. The PhD candidate will collaborate with scientists and breeders to advance machine-harvesting processes for tomatoes.

Responsibilities include field trials, data collection, and protocol development, with emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and safety training. Applications considered through March 19, 2027.