What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Floating position at Kalmbach Feeds Inc?
Job Description
Job Description
About the Role :
As Kalmbach Feeds continues to grow, we are looking for passionate, hard-working team members that live our values and help us develop new ideas, serve customers, improve our processes, build teams, and realize our growth. Our Research Assistants will gain invaluable experience within the animal production and nutrition industry. The Team Member in this role will assist in research trials related to nutrition and production techniques. The role of Floating Research Assistant will provide the opportunity to work in a variety of different settings, and with a variety of species, including swine research nursery, swine research finisher, poultry research center, and Veritas AgriLabs. The selected individual(s) will work directly with our poultry production, veterinarian and nutrition teams.
About the Role :
- Hours consist of a minimum of 5 hours per week, and up to 25 hours per week when needed
- Participate in the daily husbandry needs for research animals including placement in facility, vaccine administration, treatment of sick animals, feeding, handling, and all other swine / poultry needs
- Provide support at the Poultry Research Center for research measurement days
- Carry out and understand the importance of all biosecurity procedures for both poultry and swine
- Conduct accurate record keeping for weight, mortality, and health of animals
- Perform other job duties assigned that are found to be necessary
Who You Are :
About the Company :
Kalmbach Feeds offers the highest quality nutritional products for livestock, poultry, and companion animals. The company was founded in 1963 by Milton and Ruth Kalmbach with a vision to develop the finest products, providing customers with the best possible nutritional value. The Kalmbach family’s traditional core values have served as the compass for consistent success for six decades, and the company has become the regional leader within the animal nutrition industry. Kalmbach Feeds enjoys an excellent reputation for quality and integrity within the animal nutrition industry and is comprised of smart self-starters who are driven to serve customers. Our experienced, talented team utilizes cutting-edge technology and proprietary processes to deliver safe, innovative products. Our stringent ingredient testing, computer automated systems, patented technologies, dedicated manufacturing facilities, and in-house nutrition specialists guarantee it. Additional information regarding our exciting company can be found at https : / / youtu.be / UONTNdszwY4 and www.kalmbachfeeds.com / .
Kalmbach Feeds Offers :
Kalmbach Feeds is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Each applicant for employment is considered solely based on job qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law. The information contained within your resume and application, including employment history, educational history, and references, are subject to verification. Pre-employment drug screen (hair and urine), physical, and criminal background check required.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
