Graduate Trainee

PIC USA, a Genus Company, is seeking an ambitious and motivated Graduate Trainee to join our team in central Iowa. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent university graduate eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with hands-on training, department rotations, and mentorship from experienced professionals.

About the Role

As a Graduate Trainee, you’ll develop practical skills, industry knowledge, and a deep understanding of our business operations. The successful candidate thrives in a culturally diverse, fast-paced environment and works autonomously and collaboratively across teams. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential, along with eagerness to learn and a confident, resilient, goal-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured training and development program.
• Learn and understand our products, services, and market positioning.
• Gain experience across multiple departments to understand end-to-end business operations.
• Support teams with day-to-day activities, analysis, and project work.
• Contribute to process improvements and strategic initiatives.
• Learn to use business tools, systems, and reporting software.
• Achieve and exceed personal and team-based performance goals.
• Take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop.
• Participate in technical meetings, presentations, and calls with experienced professionals.
• Travel approximately 50%.
• Be open to relocation throughout the United States at the conclusion of this 6-month training program.
• Uphold the Genus core values, mission, and vision.
• Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours.
• Perform other projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Recent university graduate with a degree in Animal Science or a related agricultural field.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Must be able to work in a modern swine facility.

Preferred Qualifications

• Swine industry experience.

About Genus

Genus is an agricultural biotechnology pioneer and a global FTSE 250 company headquartered in the UK, listed on the London Stock Exchange. With a presence in over 70 countries and a workforce of over 3,000 employees, Genus is a worldwide leader in porcine and bovine animal genetics. We partner with farmers to transform how we nourish the world, supporting a sustainable future. Our vision: Pioneering animal genetic improvement to sustainably nourish the world.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($62,000 - $67,000 USD).
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• FSA/HSA options.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• 401K retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and earned time off (ETO).
• Opportunities for growth.