Reproductive Program Internship (MN)

Position Description:

GENEX Cooperative is seeking a Reproductive Program Intern to learn and provide professional and personalized Artificial Insemination service and breeding program assistance to members and customers that result in improved profit potential and satisfaction for them. This is a service internship that includes top level service training, on-farm experience, and close interaction with full-time staff. The internship will also include the opportunity to build relationships with member and non-member farms and become A.I Certified at the end of your internship. 

Location: Central/Southeast Minnesota   

Major Areas Of Accountability:

• Learn Artificial insemination skills and techniques.  
• Provide Breeding program assistance to full-time technicians in the area. Emphasis on bull selection and how we choose genetics for the producers.  
• Consult with consultants in the area to gather data from farms and learn how to interpret.  
• Work with salesmen in the area to grasp knowledge of our product line and how to gain new customers. 
• Present presentation to GENEX team at end of internship. Presentation will include each week and what was learned and accomplished during that time.  

Qualifications:

• Strong cattle background with emphasis on the dairy breed. 
• Preference toward a career in the dairy industry upon graduation 
• Pursuing a degree in Agriculture/Animal Science or equivalent experience is preferred 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Must possess communication and people skills 
• Willingness to learn and develop both personally and professionally 
• Computer skills are required; and ability to work with herd management software is a plus 

Internship applications will close on November 7th, 2025, please note you may not be contacted until after this date. 

GENEX is dedicated to providing our member-owners and customers – dairy and beef cattle producers around the globe – with advanced genetic and reproductive solutions. Our team takes pride in delivering value in every interaction, whether through supplying world-class cattle genetics, expert artificial insemination service, professional herd consulting, quality herd care products or state-of-the-art technologies.

GENEX has deep roots in the industry through its origin within the URUS family of companies. URUS is a holding company with cooperative and private ownership and is positioned at the heart of the dairy and beef industry. Its family of companies include Alta Genetics, GENEX, Genetics Australia, Leachman Cattle, Jetstream, PEAK, SCCL, Trans Ova Genetics and VAS, with each having its own unique identity, products, and services. These companies work globally to provide cutting-edge dairy and beef genetics, customized reproductive services, dairy management information to take producers to the frontline of progressive dairy farming, and an array of products and services to help bovines reach their full genetic potential. URUS Group has 10 operating companies in 17 countries and employs approximately 2,400 people.