Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•St. Joseph, KS

3d•$40,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our Nestlé Development Center (NDC) in St. Joseph, MO is home to dogs and cats who help us learn, research, and better understand the well-being of pets and promote the human animal bond. When you join us, you'll work to ensure our pets have the best quality of care while participating in cutting edge pet food research. Research that contributes to innovative, first to market dietary solutions as well as trusted all life stage pet food. Our center is located near the metropolitan area of Kansas City, within 30 minutes of the Kansas City International airport. St. Joseph is a tight-knit, rural community packed with character, still within commuting distance to the city thus, providing many residential opportunities. As an Associate Technician, Animal Care - Trainee, you’ll be responsible for organizing and performing the necessary work related to the care, palatability, or nutritional testing of the pets under general supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent
2+ years of professional animal handling/husbandry and/or regular care of animals

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in Animal Science/Zoology or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and the Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual
Adherence to Nestlé Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Accurately and reliably record data as outlined by the requesting project scientists.
Collect and process samples for standard and non-standard nutrition tests.
Obtain animal body weights and Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
Provide care including daily feedings of the pets and basic grooming
Report to the veterinary staff sick or unusual behavior observed in the pets