Research Intern

Smithfield Foods • Rose Hill, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Smithfield is seeking a Research Intern to join their team. This role involves collecting data and samples for research trials, as well as monitoring and caring for animals involved in these trials. Smithfield is a company committed to sustainably feeding people, producing good food responsibly, and fostering a culture of gratitude, communication, respect, and accountability. They offer challenging and rewarding careers with opportunities for growth, contribution, and innovation.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a 2-4 year degree program.
• Animal Science major preferred
• Excellent organizational skills and independent problem solving
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Ability to use electronic data capture (RFID technology)
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Must be able to tolerate and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.

Responsibilities

• Works daily on research farm; including tagging, weighing and moving pigs of all sizes
• Collects blood samples and oral fluids
• Vaccinates animals
• Implements and follows all protocols for each research trial; including recording all necessary data
• Performs and masters all methods of data collection; including operating individual scales
• Responsible for complying with all environmental laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production Division subscribes
• Reports all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor
• Reads and understands the company’s emergency notification process and will be responsible for reviewing that policy at their work site
• Work weekends as scheduled
• Follows all company animal care, IPS, and biosecurity policies

Benefits

• Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs
• Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers
• Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost
• Support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more
• Comprehensive training and professional development programs
• LinkedIn Learning for on-demand courses, professional certificates, and skill-based training
• Partnership with Guild for tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs
• Leadership development initiatives
• Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree