Associate Research Technician (Research Support)

Associate Research Technician (Research Support)

Pay Rate: $17.88/HR

Hours: Weekdays 7-3:30 pm and weekend shift 6-2:30 pm. The weekend shift is on a rotation, but will vary due to work load and they will change accordingly.

We have an opening for a Farm Research Technician at our Beef Cattle Unit. You will be located at our World Famous Purina Animal Nutrition Research Farm in Gray Summit, MO

This is a full time position, with benefits, that is used to help in all areas of the beef unit as needed. Weekends and holidays on rotation are required, typically 1-2 weekends a month and 2 holidays a year-this varies on work load.  Prefer cattle and farm experience, but not required as we do have a great staff that will provide training. Team player, that likes hands on work with cattle and has good work ethics a must for this role. 

Key Responsibilities:

• This role will work mostly in the cattle growing and finishing facilities.

• There is daily feeding of the test rations, mixing the feed diets & TMR's, weighing cattle, data entry on computers, and daily health monitoring of the cattle.

• This role will also help anywhere in the beef unit as needed. 

• Duties will also include but not limited to: general animal husbandry cleaning and grounds keeping to keep the facility looking great.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED

• Basic computer skills

• Able to work in an outdoor environment

Preferred Experience:

• Cattle animal care experience

• Tractor/forklift experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements​

• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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