Vegetable Seed Development Intern-Melon at Syngenta

University of Delaware; Woodland, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Syngenta invites motivated students to join the Vegetable Seeds Development Intern - Melon in Woodland, CA. This internship offers exposure to vegetable seed development, supporting the Melon Breeding Team across crops, and hands-on learning through the Emerging Talent Program.

The role emphasizes field activities, data collection, and collaboration with breeders and market teams. Duration is mid-June 2027 to mid-September 2027, with a focus on professional growth and practical experience.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in plant sciences.
• Open to related majors such as plant breeding or horticulture.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is ideal but not required.

Aufgaben

• Foster an operational culture following HSE and corporate policies.
• Support Breeding Teams in field activities for evaluation of hybrids and inbred lines.
• Implement High-Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Cucurbit programs.
• Collect, document, and curate data for accuracy and integrity.
• Lead field crew activities during field evaluation season.
• Assist breeding and market teams in data collection for trait discovery and validation.
• Perform other duties as needed to meet project goals.

Kenntnisse

English & Spanish

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Plant Biology or related

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

At Syngenta Vegetables and Flowers,we'recultivating tomorrow's variety through innovative breeding that brings vibrant colors to gardens and nutritious vegetables to tables worldwide. We combine centuries of seed heritage withcutting-edgeinnovation to develop resilient, high-performing varieties that thrive in diverse climates. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable horticulture, where every seed holds the potential to enhance lives through better nutrition and natural beauty.

Job Description

At Syngenta, our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture, providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers' success. We invite you to help shape the future of agriculture and play a role in safely feeding the world while caring for our planet.

Syngenta's Operations & Trialing Team is seeking a Vegetable Seeds Development Intern - Melon in Woodland, CA. This internship role will introduce you to Vegetable Seeds Development, gaining experience by supporting the Melon Breeding Team's activities. This is a unique learning experience, as the intern will take on several responsibilities across multiple crops.

As part of Syngenta's Emerging Talent Program, you will gain hands-on experience, exposure to day-to-day business operations, and opportunities to apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges while developing your professional skills.

Duration: Mid-June 2027 - Mid-September 2027

Accountabilities:

• 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.

Qualifications

Required 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks.
• An independent individual who is self-motivated and needs little supervision.
• The ability to communicate information (written and spoken) is highly desired.
• Detail/Accuracy-Oriented: All procedures and policies must be understood and followed.
• Excellent computer skills, such as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Innovative: Always looks to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies.
• Knowledge of plant breeding.

Additional information

Salary for this position ranges between $20 - $45 hourly.

Syngenta is committed to creatinga culturethat celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development, and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training,promotionor any other employment practices for reasons ofrace, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.