Animal Care Technician

Animal Care TechnicianCargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well.This position is in our specialized portfolio enterprise where we serve diverse businesses who support unique customers or markets, including animal nutrition and health, bioindustrial, road safety salt and Cargill joint ventures.Job Purpose and ImpactThe Animal Care Technician will perform research activities aimed at developing new or improved products, processes, and services. In this role, you will support research activities by providing high-quality animal care and ensuring the welfare of the dairy herd, collecting various types of samples and data, and verifying data accuracy and integrity to support informed research decisionsKey AccountabilitiesManage daily operations to ensure protocol requirements.Maintain cleanliness of the animal environment, which includes making all necessary resources available for the proper treatment of animals.Identify, improve and communicate health issues and problems for research.Monitor the condition of animals; evaluates sick or injured animals and collects and records relevant data.Coordinate and implement medical care and treatment plans.Accurately collect, record, and maintain research data using computer-based spreadsheets and data systems.Demonstrate strong attention to detail when performing feeding activities, collecting feed refusals, and obtaining animal samples according to research protocols.Handle moderately complex clerical, administrative, technical or customer support issues under general supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.Other duties as assignedQualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh school diploma, secondary education level or equivalentMinimum of two years of related work experienceBasic working knowledge of animal careExperience working with large animals, preferably dairy or beef cattle.Basic computer skills with Microsoft Excel and Word.Preferred QualificationsAccredited industry related animal technician licensure and/or certificationExperience operating skid steers, tractors, forklift, feed carts, and pallet jackExperience milking cows in a dairy parlorKnowledge of heat detection and Artificial Insemination with cattlePosition InformationThe business will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.Location: Elk River, MN The expected salary for this position is $50,000 - $56,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: to learn moreEqual Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet