Beef Placement Student

We are currently offering a 12-month placement in our EMEA Beef team.  The Beef Placement student will work closely with the EMEA Beef team at Genus ABS and play an integral role in the data collection and management of the beef genetic pipeline in the UK. The role will involve a significant amount of exposure to the data collection and data management processes that are involved in creating genetic evaluations. The prospective candidates must be comfortable in both office and commercial farm environments.

• Computer literate – in particular Microsoft Excel & Power Point
• Excellent livestock handling skills
• Good background knowledge of the dairy and beef industry including breeding
• Be able to interact with colleagues & customers via telephone & email
• Be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills
• Hold a valid clean UK Driving License
• Have the ability to work under pressure ensuring deadlines are met
• Works with a sense of urgency and has a ‘starter-finisher’ approach.
• A self-motivated team player with strong organisational skills.

The position is ideal for anybody looking to develop a career in the dairy or beef industry. There will be the opportunity to gain experience in a number of different areas including: sales, service roles, research and development including working with our feed efficiency testing programme.

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer. We are a global FTSE 250 company, headquartered in the UK, and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  Genus PLC has a presence in over 70 countries and a global workforce of over 3,000 employees and growing.  We are a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics, partnering with farmers to transform how we nourish the world – a mission that is important to a sustainable future.  Our vision is clear: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to help nourish the world.

• Competitive Salary
• Company Vehicle
• Laptop and Smartphone
• Other benefits
• Pension