Salary Range: $17.00 To $17.00 Hourly

DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Corporate Innovation 

PAY STATUS: Hourly; Non-Exempt 

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Innovation Research Manager

EFFECTIVE DATE: May 2027 - August 2027 

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 2027 Summer Research Farm Internship will open October 1, 2026. 

Interested in joining our team? Please submit your application by clicking on APPLY TO THIS POSITION.