Hybrid Wheat Breeding Intern

Company Description

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 Research & Development team is currently seeking a Hybrid Wheat Breeding Intern, located in Junction City, Kansas. As an intern, you will be a valued member of a high performing R&D Team and participate in an integrated learning opportunity preparing you for the next steps in your career.

• Competitive wages (hourly salary range of $21-$40 per hour) 
• 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 2025-August 2025

Job Description

You will:

• Gain practical experience while building leadership capabilities and a professional network working with breeding and applied analytics and data sciences teams to develop a controlled environment phenotyping proof of concept that can inform future protocol development.
• Coordinate and give feedback to the North America breeding team to allow for accurate data collection on hybrid trials for performance traits in spring and winter wheat.
• Conduct descriptive and statistical analyses of field and controlled environment data to support scientists in driving product performance.
• Develop expertise to recommend strategic update to our product evaluation strategy that will support R&D, aligned with our business goals of delivering for the customer. 

Qualifications

Requirements:

• MS/PhD degree in December 2025 or after, preferably in plant breeding, agronomy, seeds production research or related field
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable moving violations record

What gives you an advantage?

• Intermediate to advanced statistical analysis skills with regard to phenotypic data
• Knowledge of agronomics and plant breeding
• Fluency in at least one computing language or software
• Outstanding interpersonal skills

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive wages
• Professional and personal development
• An understanding of career opportunities available at Syngenta that relate to your passion
• Skills, experience, and a professional network to further your career

Additional Information

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