Vegetable Seed Development Intern-Melon
Core
Support the Melon Breeding Team's field activities, including evaluating experimental hybrids and inbred lines, implementing phenotyping protocols, and managing field crews.
Role type
Vegetable seed development intern (field operations)
Builds
Experimental melon hybrids and inbred lines for Syngenta's vegetable seed portfolio
Domain
Agriculture / Plant Breeding / Horticulture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Field crew management, High-Throughput Phenotyping implementation, electronic data collection, trait discovery data support, HSE policy adherence
Preferred skills
Plant breeding knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, independent self-motivation, innovation in procedures
Technologies
High-Throughput Phenotyping protocols, electronic data collection systems
Responsibilities
Support breeding teams in field evaluation of new experimental hybrids and inbred lines; Implement High-Throughput Phenotyping protocols in Cucurbit programs; Manage and lead field crew activities during the field evaluation season; Collect, document, and curate data for accuracy and integrity; Assist breeding and market segment teams in collecting data for trait discovery and validation projects
Seniority
Intern