Cobb Microbiology Year Round Intern - Siloam Springs, AR
Cobb
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!
Job description
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
- Current Undergraduate or Graduate student in good academic standing with at least one year of school remaining
- Biological or Animal Science majors preferred
- Previous work experience in any field is preferred
- Work experience within the scientific field is strongly preferred but not required
- Strong computer skills with a working knowledge of Excel, familiarity with Teams, Outlook and Word
- Ability to navigate browser-based applications
- Ability to multitask, motivated self-starter, and collaborative
- Must be able to work, in person, 40 hours through the summer and up to 20 hours throughout the school year as classes allow
- 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
- Students must be within a commutable distance to our Cobb World Headquarters in Siloam Springs, Arkansas which is 60 miles or less
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Benefits
Company overview
Cobb, also known as Cobb-Vantress, is a leading global genetics company specializing in poultry breeding and genetic innovation. Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Cobb is recognized as the world's oldest pedigree broiler breeder. The company operates as a global leader in poultry genetics, providing high-quality genetic products to over 100 countries worldwide. Cobb's core business focuses on developing and distributing advanced poultry genetics through products like Cobb500™, MX Male™, and Cobb800™, which are designed to optimize broiler performance, breeder productivity, and yield efficiency. The company employs cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, data analytics, robotics, and biotechnology to enhance genetic selection and poultry production processes. With a global footprint spanning five continents and biosecure operations in ten countries, Cobb impacts approximately 30% of all chickens consumed worldwide. The company maintains a strong research and development focus through its Cobb Research Initiative and operates pioneering facilities like the Cobb Proving Grounds, which serves as a global research innovation center for genetic predictability and product development.