Farm Research Technician

Land O'Lakes

Last Updated: 8/21/2026 10:19:54 PM

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Current Days Open
4
Reqs Seen
3
Current Min Salary
$18.81 (Hourly)
Current Max Salary
$18.81 (Hourly)
Historical Time to Fill
30.5
First Seen
2/18/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$18.81 (Hourly)
8/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$18.81 (Hourly)
8/21/2026

Full 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. If you are passionate about agriculture, animal care, and dairy production, and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for our Dairy/CMR Technician position. 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. Land OLakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land OLakes, nor its affiliates or search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested. If you need to submit a reasonable accommodation request to complete the employment application process, please call the HR Solution Center at 844-LOL-HR4U (844-565-4748) M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. Land OLakes is a Fortune 250, farmer-owned agriculture and food manufacturing cooperative. We are headquartered just outside the Twin Cities, with locations across the US and a presence in 60 countries around the world. For disability accessibility or disability accommodation help, please call our HR Solution Center at 844-565-4748, M-F 8:00am-4:30pm CT. View your application status here.

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