A Basingstoke-headquartered animal genetics company that improves cattle and pigs through breeding and biotechnology, and runs a UK graduate scheme.
Genus is a UK-headquartered company that sells elite genetics and biotechnology-based products to cattle and pig farmers. It has three parts: ABS for cattle, PIC for pigs, and Genus R&D, which does research for cattle, pigs and other species.
Its graduate booklet asks applicants to reflect on "pioneering animal genetic improvement to nourish the world". A 2026 graduate job listing for its ABS business names these values: collaborate as one team, create value for customers, innovate with purpose, and never stop improving.
Genus is headquartered in Basingstoke, UK. The 2026 graduate scheme listing is based at Nantwich, with travel across Great Britain and Ireland and possible relocation between stages.
The company wants people who are curious about agriculture, adaptable, good in a team and resilient. These are the company's own descriptions of what it looks for.
The graduate scheme (September 2026 start) rotates you through different parts of the business. The listing asks for a bachelor's degree in agriculture, animal science, business or a related field, good communication, and a full UK driving licence. The 2022 booklet described an 18 month scheme with rotations every six months, but the 2026 listing did not state its length. We did not find apprenticeships, so check the Genus careers site.
Website: www.genusplc.com
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