Animal Caretaker

Kemin • Lenexa, KS

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Animal Caretaker plays a vital, hands-on role in the heart of our research environment. This position brings energy and purpose to the daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals, following established procedures, protocols, and regulatory standards with precision and compassion. By maintaining a clean, safe, and humane setting for every animal in the facility, this role helps power meaningful scientific discovery and supports the success of our research teams. This part-time, as needed position will work on-site in Lenexa, Kansas. This individual may be asked to work holidays or weekends. Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives! We are a privately held, family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people, pets, and the planet. We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing, provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals, safeguard the planet’s natural resources, and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come. We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries, including human and animal health and nutrition, pet food, aquaculture, nutraceutical, food technologies, crop technologies, textiles, biofuels, and animal vaccines. We employ 3,500 global employees and operations in 90 countries, including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Italy, San Marino, Singapore, South Africa, and the United States.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Communication and reliability is a must.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in animal care or laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Feed and water animals according to species-specific schedules and research protocols using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure feed and water systems are clean, functioning, and properly maintained.
• Assist with routine animal handling, including moving animals safely when needed
• Observe animals daily for signs of injury, illness, or abnormal behavior and report findings to veterinary staff or supervisor.
• Assist with the administration of basic treatments, medications, or vaccinations with close supervision.
• Clean and maintain animal environments and equipment to meet cleanliness standards.
• Assist with receiving and housing animals as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• uncapped bonus opportunities
• 401k match program
• generous paid vacation and holidays
• opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career
• in-house learning platforms, offering thousands of training resources both live and online
• tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits
• paid time off for volunteering in your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED