Vegetable Seeds Development Intern
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Job Location:
Woodland, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
You Will:
- Foster an operational culture founded on adherence to all applicable HSE and other corporate policies procedures and guidelines
- Support the Breeding and Market Segment Teams in field related activities for the evaluation of new experimental hybrids and new inbred lines.
- Implement High Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Melon Watermelon Squash and Tomato.
- Implement electronic data collection protocols and procedures collect document and curate data for accuracy and integrity
- Manage and lead field crew activities during 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 :
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Student must be pursuing a Bachelors or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology Plant Breeding Horticulture Genetics Agronomy or another closely related major is preferred)
- Must be continuing education upon completion of internship term (Graduation date of December 2026 or after)
- Bilingual (English and Spanish) would be ideal but not required
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
Preferred Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills to work well with co-workers on tasks
- An independent individual who is self-motivating 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 including proficiencies in Microsoft Office
- Innovative - To always look to implement new procedures or technologies to improve work efficiencies
- Knowledge of plant breeding
Additional Information :
What We Offer:
- A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs.
- Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
- 401k plan with company match Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
- Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits.
Syngenta has been ranked as a top employer by Science Journal.
Learn more about our team and our mission here: is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Intern
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To help feed 10 billion people while reducing emissions and improve biodiversity. This is our mission as the global agriculture technology leader. With 59,000 employees in more than 100 countries and hundreds of thousands of agricultural partners worldwide, we are committed to transfo ... View more
