Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

Syngenta Seeds

Vegetable Seeds Development Intern

Pasco, WA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    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 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

    Qualifications

    • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent.
    • Student must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in an applicable discipline (Plant Biology, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Genetics, Agronomy, or another closely related major is preferred).
    • Must be a current student continuing education upon completion of the internship term (graduation date of December 2025 or later)
    • 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

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    Syngenta 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, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.