Deadline: March 31st, 2017. trū® Shrimp provides the most cutting-edge technology and knowledge to the shrimp industry. As a trū® Shrimp Intern, you will assist Research Technicians and Technician Assistants in daily tasks. This will consist of assisting in research experiments, collecting and recording data, preparing tables and figures on collected data, collecting and analyzing water and shrimp samples, assist in feed manufacturing, and assist in preparing reports. Intern will work a minimum of 40 hours per week, and will be paid $12 per hour.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Assist in preparing and conducting research experiments
· Collect and record/enter hydrologic, growth, survival, and production data
· Prepare tables, and figures for hydrologic, growth, survival, and production data
· Collect and prepare water and shrimp samples for storage, analyses and/or shipping
· Conduct water quality analysis
· Assist in manufacturing feed for research
· Assist in preparing reports
Qualifications and Skills:
· Preferably entering Junior, Senior year of undergrad or plan on attending graduate school
· Majoring in natural sciences, animal science, or related fields.
· Familiar with basic operation of Microsoft Office.
· Reside in or willing to relocate to Southwestern MN for the summer
· Able to perform the following job functions:
o Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
o Bending, carrying and twisting
· Able to tolerate daily exposure to 82º Fahrenheit temperature and 50% humidity
· Must have a valid driver’s license for travel between locations
If interested in being considered for this role, please apply at Ralco’s Career page found at www.RalcoAgriculture.com. Please include a resume and one letter of reference. Applications must be received by March 31st.