Swine Research Intern — Field Trials & Data

Christensen Farms; Sleepy Eye (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Christensen Farms is seeking an assistant to help manage summer swine trial implementation and data collection at the Sleepy Eye facility. The role emphasizes quality, accuracy, and collaboration with nutrition and research staff to meet trial standards.

The candidate should be enrolled in a post-secondary agriculture program, with preference for prior swine internship experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced farm setting while maintaining strong communication with team members and

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an agriculture-related program at post-secondary level.
• Previous swine experience is preferred; internship is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with team and animals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in trial design and data collection protocols.
• Provide trial summaries with conclusions and results.
• Work with farm personnel on data collection procedures.
• Weight pigs and feed, and feed experimental animals.
• Tagging and tattooing animals; support research barn staff daily.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent thinking

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary agriculture program

Introductory Swine Production internship

Job description

Christensen Farms is seeking an assistant to help manage summer swine trial implementation and data collection at the Sleepy Eye facility. The role emphasizes quality, accuracy, and collaboration with nutrition and research staff to meet trial standards.

The candidate should be enrolled in a post-secondary agriculture program, with preference for prior swine internship experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced farm setting while maintaining strong communication with team members and