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Livestock Research Internship

Ralco Nutrition, Inc.
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Livestock Research Internship  

Summer Internship 

Internship Summary  

 Join Ralco’s Innovation Team for a hands-on internship focused on animal care, lab research, and support. You’ll assist with livestock feeding, sample collection, record keeping, and equipment maintenance—all while gaining experience in swine, poultry, and ruminant research.  

  This internship also includes the opportunity to job shadow other areas of the Ralco business that are of interest to the intern. This includes, but is not limited to, Ralco nutritionists, sales team, research & development, finance/accounting, purchasing, marketing, and administrative services.  

  This job description is not meant to be all inclusive.  Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.  

  

  

Responsibilities  

Assist with execution of research protocols from start to finish  

Support livestock care, including feeding and sample collection  

Conduct laboratory testing for swine, poultry, and ruminant research  

Maintain and calibrate equipment, manage supplies, and ensure facility cleanliness  

Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel  

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings effectively  

Participate in job shadowing across departments such as nutrition, sales, R&D, finance, and marketing   

  Qualifications  

Currently pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Animal Science, or a related field as a sophomore or higher  

Fundamental laboratory experience as well as chemistry, biology, and animal science knowledge.  Comfortable working with cattle and other animals.  

Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently  

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite  

Willingness to work flexible hours and travel between Ralco facilities  

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks as required; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key work duties.  

 Applications for the 2026 Summer Research Farm Internship will open 

October 1, 2025.    

Apply online at   Ralco - Career Page   

  

For further information contact:   

Melissa VanWesten  

JKCI Research Farm Supervisor  

Office Number: 507-337-6913  

Melissa.VanWesten@RalcoAgriculture.com