Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care
About the role
Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.
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.
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
Requirements
- High School Diploma (or GED)
- 2+ years of professional animal handling/husbandry and/or regular care of animals
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Zoology, or related field preferred
Pay
Salary: $44,272.80 to $58,473.00 per year. Bonus eligible: Yes. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.
Benefits
Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position.
Job Requisition: 424961. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.