Swine-Derived Materials Sales & Applications Internship - Summer 2027

About the role

Johnsonville, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Swine-Derived Materials Sales & Applications Internship on our Sustainable Swine Resources (SSR) team in Watertown, WI. Sustainable Swine Resources is a division of Johnsonville that focuses on generating value and sustainability for the items harvested from the animal that aren't used to manufacture sausage products. These porcine tissues enter many areas including Animal feed, Pet Industries, Pharmaceuticals, Medical, and Research. The successful intern will work closely with an innovative team to find unique solutions for our customers and drive business results.

Responsibilities

• Assess innovations to drive value for porcine tissues in various industries
• Work with a cross functional team to evaluate and optimize tissue processing procedures
• Research new techniques in the development of new products
• Create a business plan and present findings to a cross functional team
• Use entrepreneurial skills to bring forward and develop new ideas into solutions that drive value and sustainability

Education

• Candidate must currently be working towards a Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, biomedical engineering, pre-med, business, or a related field from an accredited university; sophomore – senior status preferred. Freshmen acceptable if strong candidate.
• 3.5 minimum GPS strongly preferred.

Experience

• Prior work experience preferred

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Innovative mindset to "think outside the box" and be creative
• Willing to travel to other facilities, including harvest facilities
• Skilled at maintaining accurate and complete work records such as a notebook and status reports
• Good communication skills such that ideas, results, intentions, questions, and concerns are shared and understood in a timely fashion

Other Requirements

• Start Date: May 24, 2027
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have valid driver's license to be able to drive to Sheboygan Falls, WI campus