Associate Research Technician (Research Support)

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Job Title: Associate Research Technician (Research Support)
Location: Gray Summit, MO, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Technician
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: As stated in the Land O'Lakes Job Posting policy, all employees who post for an internal opening must inform their current manager at the time they apply.

Our growth relies on our extraordinary talent. Unlock your greatest potential at Land O'Lakes by continuing to make a difference, driving results and growing your career.

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

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Job Post Date: 08/15/25