Processing Tomato Plant Breeding Intern

Duration: mid-June 2027 to mid-September 2027.

Accountabilities:

• Assist with evaluating processing tomato hybrid trials.
• Collect field data on traits such as plant vigor, maturity, disease resistance, yield, and fruit quality.
• Support harvest activities, such as sample collection, plot evaluation, and accurate recording of observations.
• Enter, organize, and conduct basic quality checks on trial data using approved tools.
• Help prepare trial materials, labels, equipment, and field maps.
• Participate in team discussions on trial observations and learn how breeding data supports hybrid selection and advancement.
• Follow all Syngenta safety, stewardship, and operational procedures.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Plant Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Biology, Agricultural Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Interest in plant breeding, vegetable production, and agricultural research.
• Comfortable working outdoors in variable weather and performing physically active field tasks, such as standing, walking, and lifting, as appropriate.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Basic familiarity with Excel or other data-management tools is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Woodland R&D site.

What the Intern Will Gain:

• Direct exposure to commercial processing tomato breeding and hybrid trial evaluation.
• Experience in field trial execution, phenotyping, and agricultural data collection.
• Insight into the decisions and cross-functional collaboration involved in advancing new vegetable hybrids.
• Mentorship from experienced breeding and research professionals.

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

What We Offer:

• A culture that celebrates belonging and collaboration, promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members.
• ⁠Competitive wages
• Ongoing career development resources
• The opportunity to work on meaningful, innovative projects that solve problems

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

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