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DeForest, WI

Internship

Onsite

$20/hr - $24/hr

Intern

Genus PLC is an agricultural biotechnology company focused on animal genetic improvement and sustainable food production. The Genetic Data Applications Intern will support the Dairy Product Development Team by developing and improving applications and data pipelines, conducting statistical analyses, investigating models, and generating insights for genetic strategies and program development.

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Responsibilities

Use various statistical and analytic tools to complete data mining, data pipeline development, and data analysis
Conduct experiment design and/or investigate new models and methods
Generate information to inform genetic strategies, genetic program development, and custom genetic indices in support of advances within the ABS proprietary genetic program
Uphold the Genus core values, mission, and vision
Position may require working outside of normal business hours
Perform other projects and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Required

MS or PhD student in Animal Science, Plant Science, Quantitative Genetics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field, required
Strong analytical skills
familiarity with statistical packages (R, Python, etc.)
Available for at least 12 weeks during the summer
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred

preferred experience with scripting or programming tools
Experience with genetic/genomic data, bioinformatics, estimating breeding values, and/or breeding index development
Direct agricultural experience (plant or animal)
Strong interest in genetic data analysis, using data to develop on-farm genetic strategies, genetic program development, and custom genetic indices

Benefits

Relocation stipend and Housing recommendations available if needed!
Two all-expenses paid trips to company headquarters (Madison, WI area) for North American Internship program engagement
Business Equipment for this role includes a Laptop and monitor desk set-up

Genus is a publicly traded global company advancing animal genetics to sustainably nourish the world.

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