About the role#
This internship focuses on the Precision Genomics-adjacent tomato harvesting initiative at Bayer Crop Science. You will join a research team in Woodland, California, for a 3-month period. The role involves working closely with scientists, phenotyping specialists, and tomato breeders to improve marketable yield for mechanically harvested tomato varieties.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the development and testing of tomato harvester designs.
- Conduct field trials to evaluate harvester efficiency and effectiveness.
- Run field experiments to test inbred lines for improved crop resilience and quality.
- Collect and analyze data on plant performance and harvesting outcomes.
- Assess the quality of different tomato varieties to contribute to post-harvest innovation.
- Design data collection protocols and execute field experiments with attention to detail.
- Communicate results and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Follow all safety guidelines and complete required training sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current status as a PhD candidate who has passed the comprehensive or qualifying exam.
- A degree in Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Plant Genetics, Plant Science, or a similar field.
- Experience with field trialing, protocol development, and independent project management.
- Background in mechanization or automation.
- Proficiency in experimental design, quantitative analysis, and data interpretation.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Woodland, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise focused on healthcare and nutrition. The company operates in the life sciences sector with specialties in pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and crop science. It maintains a large workforce of over 95,000 employees across international locations. Headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, the organization develops products intended to address health and food security needs.
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