Animal Care Technician

Cargill • Elk River, MN

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About The Position

The Animal Care Technician performs research activities aimed at developing new or improved products, processes, and services. The role supports research by providing high-quality animal care, ensuring the welfare of the dairy herd, collecting samples and data, and verifying data accuracy and integrity to support research decisions. The position is located in Elk River, Minnesota. The expected salary is $25–$28; compensation may vary based on factors including location, certifications, education, and experience. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma, secondary education level, or equivalent.
• At least two years of related work experience.
• Basic working knowledge of animal care.
• Experience working with large animals, preferably dairy or beef cattle.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

• Accredited industry-related animal technician licensure and/or certification.
• Experience operating skid steers, tractors, forklifts, feed carts, and pallet jacks.
• Experience milking cows in a dairy parlor.
• Knowledge of heat detection and artificial insemination with cattle.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations to ensure research protocol requirements are met.
• Maintain a clean animal environment and make necessary resources available for proper animal treatment.
• Identify, improve, and communicate animal health issues and problems related to research.
• Monitor animal condition; evaluate sick or injured animals and collect and record relevant data.
• Coordinate and implement medical care and treatment plans.
• Accurately collect, record, and maintain research data using computer-based spreadsheets and data systems.
• Perform feeding activities, collect feed refusals, and obtain animal samples according to research protocols, with strong attention to detail.
• Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical, or customer support issues under general supervision, escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical and/or other benefits depending on the position offered and hours worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED