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This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of PhD geneticists advancing animal breeding, quantitative genetics, and genomics.\nAs a member of the team, the intern will contribute to the advancement of ABS's proprietary genetic program by supporting data-driven genetic strategy, program development, and custom index construction. The position provides an opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world industry challenges while gaining hands-on experience with the statistical methods, technologies, and decision-making processes used within a global genetics company.\nThe intern will assist with data mining, pipeline development, and quantitative analyses while exploring new models and approaches that support genetic evaluation and product development. Projects may include developing data pipelines for emerging traits of interest, updating model parameters, and investigating novel statistical methods. Specific project assignments will be tailored to the intern's skills, interests, and current business priorities, providing meaningful exposure to applied genetic improvement and innovation.\nThe ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency with statistical tools, and a passion for using data to drive genetic improvement.\nIn this position you will work 40 hours per week, typically during normal office hours, but times could range on a day-to-day basis.\nThe hourly compensation range for this position is ($26 - $30) USD. The compensation provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Genus considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.\nThis position will close for applications on October 31st.\nYou Will\nUse statistical and analytic tools to perform data mining, develop data pipelines, and analyze large genetic, genomic, and performance datasets. \nSupport the development and evaluation of new traits of interest by preparing data, conducting analyses, and interpreting results.\nInvestigate and evaluate new statistical models, methodologies, and approaches to support genetic evaluation and product development.\nUpdate and refine model parameters used within ABS's proprietary genetic program.\nGenerate insights that inform genetic strategy, genetic program development, and genetic indices that deliver value to customers.\nPresent findings, recommendations, and project updates to project stakeholders and team members.\nUphold the Genus core values, mission, and vision.\nPosition may require working outside of normal business hours.\nPerform other projects and responsibilities as assigned.\nRequirements\nBasic Qualifications: (required)\nMS or PhD student in Animal Science, Plant Science, Quantitative Genetics, Statistics, Data Science, or related field, required\nStrong analytical skills, familiarity with statistical packages (R, Python, etc.), and preferred experience with scripting or programming tools\nStrong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work in cross-functional team environments and present technical findings to diverse audiences\nAvailable for at least 12 weeks during the summer\nAuthorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExperience with genetic/genomic data, bioinformatics, estimating breeding values, and/or breeding index development.\nDirect agricultural experience (plant or animal).\nStrong interest in genetic data analysis, using data to develop on-farm genetic strategies, genetic program development, and custom genetic indices.\nBusiness Overview\nGenus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing. We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world - a mission that is important to a sustainable future.\nOur vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.\nOur Values\nCollaborate as One Team\nCreate Value for Customers\nInnovate with Purpose\nNever stop improving\nABS Global is a Genus company and is the world-leading provider of bovine genetics, reproductive services, technologies and udder care products. Marketing in more than 70 countries around the globe, ABS has been at the forefront of animal genetics and technology since its founding in 1941. We are uniquely positioned as a global player with a dedicated research and development function and an international distribution network. We breed and distribute the genes of the world’s best bulls, scientifically selecting livestock whose offspring is designed to increase the profitability of our customers who are some of the world’s biggest farmers and food producers. IntelliGen Technologies is the technology within ABS that develops sexed bovine genetics that helps customers maximize their profitability and reach their end goals in a fast and efficient manner.\nBenefits Overview\nInternships at Genus are not eligible for benefits. However, we offer paid internships with competitive compensation. Permanent roles at Genus come with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, long and short-term disability, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, and ETO (employee time off). Interns who excel in their roles are often considered for permanent positions after their internship.\nRelocation stipend and Housing recommendations available if needed!\n Two all-expenses paid trips to company headquarters (Madison, WI area) for North American Internship program engagement\nBusiness Equipment for this role includes Laptop, monitor desk setup\nFor more information on our student program, please visit- https://earlycareer.genusplc.com/\nEqual Employment Opportunities\nGenus is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Genus prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Genus conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.\nRecruitment Fraud Warning\nGenus plc will never ask you to provide fees or payment for computer, software, or other equipment or supplies during the recruitment and/or onboarding process. 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