Job reference: 18044741

Employment type: Internship

Estimated duration: May 2023 – August 2023  

Function: Support Functions

Contract type: Full-time

About This Job 

We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee has a role to play in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. To support that challenge, the Flowers R&D Team is currently seeking a Breeding Assistant Intern in Gilroy, CA. As a Breeding Assistant Intern you will assist the R&D team in performing breeding trials in the greenhouse, lab, and field. 

As an intern at Syngenta, you have the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, and work on real projects finding real solutions. Work with us and you’ll get: 

• Competitive wages  
• Ongoing career development resources   
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems 
• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion, promotes professional development, and offers flexible work options to meet both your work and personal needs 

Estimated Duration: May 2023 – August 2023 

You will: 

• Assist with breeding trials on ornamental plants grown in the greenhouse and field 
• Collaborate with breeding team and other R&D team members to perform breeding trials on various topics such as: 
• New cultivar screening in propagation and production – Y-trials 
• Disease resistance screening 
• Creation of new genetic material 
• Plant reproduction evaluations 
• Understand and implement field and greenhouse breeding trials and ensure they are executed according to written protocols 
• Manage and monitor daily activities for R&D trialing (e.g., trial setup, crop culture, chemical applications, data collection, etc.) 
• Be responsible for all aspects of data collection, photography, drone data, trial documentation 
• Organize photographs and data so information can be interpreted by others 
• Prepare reports on trial projects 
• Communicate effectively with colleagues regarding the status of trials, projects, and work activities 

What you must have: 

• A High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Plant Science or another closely related field of study  
• Fluent in English 
• Knowledge of greenhouse management, production practices and horticultural concepts  
• Detail oriented and have accurate record keeping skills 
• Able to work independently and autonomously without direct supervision 
• Proactive, constructive written and oral communication skills 

What you might also contribute to the team: 

• Self-motivated, independent, enthusiastic
• Proficient in MS-Office 
• Experience with experimental data collection, data entry and organization 
• Experience working in a greenhouse or biological laboratory 
• Research experience 
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams 
• Strong computer skills (e.g Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet) 
• Ability to be discreet with confidential information 
• Ability to work on 2 or more projects at the same time 

About Syngenta 

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture. 

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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.