Syngenta · 5 hours ago
Data Science Intern
Durham, NC
Internship
Hybrid
InternSyngenta is one of the world’s largest developers and producers of seed, dedicated to improving crop quality and yields. The Data Science Summer Intern will support machine learning applications for plant breeding decision-making by performing data science tasks and collaborating with experienced data scientists.
AgricultureFarming
Responsibilities
Query, clean, and preprocess large datasets from diverse sources
Engineer features and build predictive models using LightGBM, XGBoost, sklearn, and pyspark in Python, as well as SQL
Tune model hyperparameters and evaluate model performance
Write unit tests for data science and machine learning code using pytest and unittest
Collaborate in deploying machine learning code to production cloud environments
Document and present analysis, findings, and recommendations to technical and non-technical audiences
Work closely with data scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements
Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field
Completed coursework in data science, statistics, and linear algebra
Proficient in Python and SQL for data analysis and modeling
Experience working with LightGBM, XGBoost, sklearn, pyspark, and pytest
Experience with data cleaning, feature engineering, and model building
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Enthusiasm for learning and applying new technologies
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred
Prior experience working with real-world datasets, especially agricultural data
Coursework or experience in software engineering or database management systems
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for model deployment
Experience writing unit tests for data science or machine learning code using pytest or unittest
Previous internship or project experience in applied data science or machine learning
Experience presenting data science results to diverse audiences
Benefits
Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts your first day.
401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution.
Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts, Among Other Benefits.
Company
Syngenta
Syngenta is an agriculture company provides products and solutions to help farmers achieve global food security for a growing population. It is a sub-organization of Syngenta Group.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.97MKey Investors
Scottish Enterprise
2025-05-29Grant· $2.97M
2016-02-04Acquired
2000-11-13IPO
Leadership Team
Fabio Neufeld
Head of Financial Solutions
Jean Albert
Global Head Crop Protection R&D Technology Acquisition & Collaboration Management
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