Microbiology Intern

Job Details:

Job Description Summary:

Are you ready to jumpstart your scientific career with a year-round internship at the Cobb-Vantress laboratory? We are seeking a driven and passionate intern to join our team. As an intern at the Cobb lab, you will gain hands-on lab experience, develop critical skills, and be part of a company that values innovation, sustainability, and excellence. This is your opportunity to experience entry level work at one of the world's largest primary breeding companies and help us feed the world!

Key Responsibilities:

• Embody Tyson Foods'/Cobb's RIGHT Behaviors (Respect, Integrity, Growth, Humility, and Teamwork).
• Contribute to daily sample processing at a production laboratory and help ensure our chickens are healthy.
• Communicate with and support cross-functional leaders to execute real world work, in a fast paced and dynamic environment. 

Our goal is to prepare top performing interns for full-time employment at Cobb post-graduation, fully equipped with the tools and experiences needed to succeed. Join Cobb and be part of a team dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and excellence. Our internship program provides a robust foundation for a successful career in the laboratory setting and beyond. Ready to shape the future of science? Apply now!

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Current Undergraduate or Graduate student in good academic standing with at least one year of school remaining. Biological or Animal Science majors preferred.
• Experience: Previous work experience in any field is preferred. Work experience within the scientific field is strongly preferred but not required.
• Computer Skills: Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, familiarity with Teams, Outlook and Word. Ability to navigate browser-based applications.
• Special Skills: Ability to multitask, motivated self-starter, and collaborative.
• Work Hours: Must be able to work, in person, 40 hours through the summer and up to 20 hours throughout the school year as classes allow.
• Application Requirements: Resume must state your expected graduation date and your area of study. Candidates considering further education after degree completion must highlight this on their resume to ensure full consideration.
• Location: Students must be within a commutable distance to our Cobb World Headquarters in Siloam Springs, Arkansas which is 60 miles or less.




Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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