Research Intern

About the Role

This position will assist in managing the implementation and data collection for the assigned summer trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with trial design.
• Provide trial summaries with conclusions and results, and present this data to designated individuals.
• Work with farm personnel on data collection protocols.
• Weigh pigs and feed.
• Feed experimental animals.
• Tag and tattoo animals.
• Manage the data collection process.
• Support research barn staff in daily chores of the research pigs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

The duties of this job require maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy.

Technical problem-solving within a defined span of control is oftentimes necessary.

Absent that, collaborative communication and coordination with other available, more technical resources should be exercised.

A sense of urgency, consistent achievement of quality standards, and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results are necessary for successful job performance.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary agriculture-related educational program.
• Prior swine experience preferred; ideal candidate will have completed a prior introductory Swine Production internship.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Display a high level of respect to team members and animals.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment, as well as communicating needs to the Nutrition and Research Coordinator.