Farm Research Technician

Missouri Ag Connection; Neosho (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is seeking a Dairy/CMR Technician to support dairy production, calf management, and research data collection. This part-time role involves early shifts and weekend availability in a dairy setting.

Responsibilities include milking, milk quality sampling, calf care, data collection, and routine facility maintenance. A high school diploma or GED is required, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. is essential; workers must be fitted for a half-mask respirator.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
• Experience with dairy or livestock care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Milk cows and collect milk samples for quality analysis.
• Record milk weights and maintain accurate data.
• Maintain stalls and clean alleys for cow comfort and safety.
• Care for newborn calves, hand-rear as needed, monitor health.
• Weigh calves and collect data for herd management studies.
• Power wash and clean equipment; assist with routine maintenance.

Skills

Lift 50 lbs

Animal care experience

Livestock experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Farm Research Technician

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as a Dairy/CMR Technician. This vital role supports both dairy production and calf management, with responsibilities that ensure the health, productivity, and cleanliness of our dairy operations. This is a permanent part-time position working with young calves and adult dairy animals.

Key Responsibilities

• Cow Milking: Collect salable, high-quality milk from dairy cows with accuracy and care.
• Milk Quality: Measure and record milk weights, and collect required milk samples for analysis.
• Runner Duties: Maintain stall beds to ensure comfortable resting areas for cows, flush alleys for cleanliness, and assist with moving cows to and from the parlor efficiently and safely.
• Calf Care: Feed and care for newborn calves, including preparing and delivering bottles. Monitor calf health and ensure optimal living conditions.
• Data Collection: Weigh calves and collect study measurements and data as required for research and herd management purposes.
• Chores & Maintenance: Power wash and clean farm equipment, scrape lots, and perform additional maintenance tasks as needed to support farm operations.

Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator.

Shifts

Part-time. Mix of 5am-1:30pm and 9am-5:30pm.

Must be available every other weekend and every other holiday.

You will receive your schedule 2 weeks in advance.

Hourly Wage

$18.81

Experience-Education (Required)

High school diploma or GED

Competencies-Skills (Required)

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Competencies-Skills (Preferred)

Animal care experience, livestock preferred.

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.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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