Purina Companion Animal Research Tech at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Gray Summit, Missouri

Job Description:

Purina Companion Animal Research Tech

Are you passionate about the excellent care of animals? Are you hard working and love to work on a team? This role is located at our farm which is the Purina Animal Nutrition Center. It is the home of scientific research and innovation for the last 125 years, where we continually work to unlock the greatest potential of every animal.

You will be responsible for daily care and management of animals within the Companion Animal Unit. Responsibilities will include: feeding, cleaning pens/cages, weighing animals, data entry, and general housekeeping within the unit. Species involved include but not limited to: sheep, goats, poultry, captive deer, and fish.

Required qualifications/competencies:

• High school diploma or GED


• Able to lift 50 lbs


• Valid driver's license required

Preferred experience:

• Animal care experience, livestock preferred

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm - weekends on a as needed basis.

Wage:

• $17.88 per Hour

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.

Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.