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Company Description
Syngenta is a global forerunner in agriculture; founded on scientific principles and committed to unlocking the potential of plants. Our family of 28,000 staff in more than 90 nations collaborate to address a vital concern of mankind: generating more food with fewer resources. A multifaceted workforce and an inclusive workplace atmosphere are the driving forces behind our aspiration to be the most collaborative and reliable team in agriculture. Our personnel mirrors the diversity of our clients, the markets in which we function, and the communities we serve. Regardless of your role, you will play a crucial part in feeding the world safely and preserving our planet. Come join us and help shape the future of agriculture.
Job Description
We are inviting you to assist us in shaping the future of agriculture. At Syngenta, we are convinced that every employee has a part to play in safely feeding the globe and taking care of our planet. To support this challenge, the North America Discovery Breeding team is searching for an intern to cooperate with our discovery breeders and data scientists on innovative projects that introduce new innovations, methods, and technologies to product development, ultimately shaping the future of Syngenta's breeding pipeline.
As an intern at Syngenta, you will have the opportunity to work with some of the sharpest minds in the sector, and work on real projects with genuine solutions. Working with us gives you:
- Competitive wages ($18 - $30 per hour salary range)
- Continuous career development resources and mentorship from scientific experts
- Significant projects that solve unique and interesting scientific problems
- Flexible projects during the internship to showcase the experience and expertise of the applicant.
Duration: May 2024 – December 2024
Qualifications
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of plant breeders & data scientists in analytical activities needed for maintaining an active corn or soy discovery breeding program
- Gather, transform, and structure large datasets for genetic or statistical analysis
- Integrate different types of data (genomic data, performance data, etc.) to provide predictive and prescriptive insights
- Enhance existing analytical methodologies and identify innovative solutions that balance theory and practical industrial scale workings
- Connect with stakeholders to communicate key results
- Uphold Syngenta's Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) standards
Education & Experience:
- The candidate must be currently pursuing a M.S. or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Quantitative Genetics, Population Genetics, Agronomy, Statistics, Genomics, Animal or Plant Breeding, or related field
- Must be a current student continuing education beyond the term of the internship (May 2024 through December 2024)
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
Requirements:
- Demonstrated proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (Python, R etc.)
- Familiarity with Linux shell scripting in a cloud environment is a plus
- Scientific curiosity and a passion for creative problem-solving
- Ability to communicate complex concepts and outcomes in a clear, actionable manner
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and comfort working both independently and within a team
- Proactive approach towards assigned targets and goals
- Prior experience in data cleaning and management is strongly desired
Additional Information
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, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Links to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) can be found on the provided sources.
