Research Intern
About The Position
If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.
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
- Collecting data and samples as outlined in protocols for research trials.
- Monitors and cares for animals on research trials.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
