Research Intern

OBJECTIVE:
The Research assistant intern will spend time learning about the basics of swine research, production, data collection and data management. This position will work closely with both research and production teams to answer questions for producers and leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (other duties as assigned)

• Understand the basics of swine production
• Ability to work in swine facilities multiple days per week.
• Collect research data including but not limited to- pig weights, feed measurements, carcass data, blood, and fecal samples.
• Attention to detail and data integrity is imperative.
• Data entry and management of research trials
• Protocol development and implementation
• Ability to work in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to follow strict biosecurity protocols.
• Travel to farms within the region.
• Work with a fast paced, progressive management team.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Education:
Working towards a degree in animal science or agricultural field.

Experience:              
1-2 years of swine experience and/or research experience.

Work Environment:
Agricultural swine environment in rural area
Noise levels that require hearing protection in some areas loading pigs and small swine care processes

Physical Requirements: 
Standing, walking and ability to be on feet 8 to 10 hours per day
Frequent bending, reaching, squatting and kneeling
Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp or pull
Frequent lifting of objects weighing 3-20 pounds
Occasional bending while pulling and/or lifting objects weighing up to 100 pounds or requiring up to 100 pounds of force to move with the assistance of another person as needed
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must be able to print and/or write legibly.

Additional Requirements:
Must have reliable transportation to get to work and attend meetings