Farm Research Technician

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 nightly 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.

About the role

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Passion for agriculture, animal care, and dairy production
• Experience with animal care, livestock preferred

Skills

• Animal care experience

Benefits

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

Pay

Hourly Wage: $18.81

Schedule

Part time. Mix of 5am - 1:30pm and 9am - 5:30pm. Must be available every other weekend and every other holiday.