Farm Research Technician

Land O'Lakes

Last Updated: 3/5/2026 9:48:14 AM

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Current Days Open
16
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 Farm Research Technician- Calf Milk & Dairy This is a permanent full-time position working with young calves and adult dairy animals. Duties include: feeding of milk replacer and starter, medical evaluation and treatment of animals, administering vaccinations, castrating, dehorning, data collection, bedding and cleaning pens, operating a skid steer, power washing, milking cows, and other duties as assigned. Employees will be required to be fitted for a half-mask respirator. Shifts: 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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