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Company Description
Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and committed to bringing plant potential to life. Our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to address a significant challenge humanity faces: producing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are key to our ambition of being the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees mirror the diversity of our customers, the markets we operate in and the communities we serve. Regardless of your position, you will play a crucial role in safely feeding the world and protecting our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
Job Description
We invite you to help us shape the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we believe every employee plays a vital role in feeding the world safely and taking care of our planet. To back this challenge, the Flowers R&D team is currently seeking a Breeding and Data Scientist Assistant Intern in Gilroy, CA. As a Breeding and Data Scientist Assistant Intern, you will assist the R&D team in collecting data (from the greenhouse, lab, field, etc.) and subsequently analyze and report the findings.
As an intern at Syngenta, you will have the chance to work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry and work on authentic projects finding tangible solutions. Collaborate with us and you will benefit from:
- Competitive wages
- Continuous career development resources
- The chance to work on meaningful, creative projects that provide solutions
- A culture that values diversity and inclusion, promotes professional development, and provides flexible work options to meet your personal and work needs
Projected Duration: May 2024 – August 2024
Qualifications
- Work with R&D team members to conduct trials on various subjects such as:
- Screening of new cultivars in propagation and production – Y-trials
- Screening for disease resistance
- Manage and monitor daily activities of R&D trialing (e.g., trial setup, data gathering, and the like)
- Take responsibility for all facets of data collection, photography, drone data, trial documentation
- Arrange photographs and data for easy comprehension by others
- Aid the breeding team in the predictive breeding transition
- Compile reports on trial projects including data analysis
- 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 Data Science or a related field of study
- Knowledge of data collection, data management across numerous locations
- Detail-oriented and precise record-keeping abilities
- Capacity to work independently without needing direct supervision
- Strong skills in statistical programming (SAS, R, JMP, etc.)
What you might also bring to the team:
- Proactive and constructive written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams
- Experience working in a greenhouse or biological laboratory
- Research experience
- Robust computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Smartsheet)
- Discretion with confidential information
- Ability to handle 2 or more projects concurrently
Additional Information
Hourly Salary Range $18.00 - $30.00
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in job recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices due to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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