Processing Tomato Plant Breeding Intern

Job overview

The Processing Tomato Plant Breeding Intern role is onsite at Syngenta's Woodland, CA, research and development site. The hourly salary range is $20–$45. Syngenta develops seeds and crop protection solutions, with a stated goal of supporting farmers and contributing to food production while caring for the planet. The intern assists with processing tomato hybrid trials and collects, organizes, and checks field data used in hybrid evaluation. The work supports breeding decisions by helping the R&D team assess plant vigor, maturity, disease resistance, yield, and fruit quality during the mid-June to mid-September 2027 internship.

What you'll do

• Assist with evaluating processing tomato hybrid trials
• collect field data on plant vigor, maturity, disease resistance, yield, and fruit quality
• support harvest sample collection and plot evaluation
• enter, organize, and quality-check trial data
• prepare trial materials, labels, equipment, and field maps
• participate in discussions about trial observations and hybrid selection
• follow safety, stewardship, and operational procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

woodland ca

syngenta seeds

plant breeding intern

processing tomatoes

agricultural research

hybrid trials

field data collection

crop improvement

r&d

summer 2027

$20–$45 per hour

plant science

agronomy

horticulture

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive wages
• professional development resources
• collaborative work culture
• work-life balance support
• mentorship and hands-on experience in commercial tomato breeding and field trial evaluation.

Why this role

Internship runs from mid-June 2027 to mid-September 2027; candidates must be pursuing a degree in a related field; outdoor field work in variable weather and reliable transportation to the Woodland R&D site are required.

About the employer

Syngenta Seeds is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming. Sector: 11.