Research Technician (Seasonal) at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in West Salem, Wisconsin

Job Description:

Join boundless thinkers from all walks of life working together to feed the world. Take pride in working with powerful brands, including Purina Animal Nutrition, Nutra Blend, WinField United, Vermont Creamery, KozyShack, and more.

You'll join a global team committed to everything from the seeds that go into the ground, to the technology that improves crop yields and sustainability, to the nutrition that animals need, to marketing the final product.

Research Technician (Seasonal)

This position will work in the alfalfa breeding program and assist with field, greenhouse, and laboratory activities. Tasks will vary depending on season:
Tasks to include but not limited to:

• Assist with field activities relating to alfalfa research to include transplanting, harvesting, hoeing, sample grinding and near-infrared (NIRS) analysis.


• Sample grinding is conducted in a climate-controlled area with a dust collection system. FGI will provide proper PPE.


• This position will also involve driving small lawn tractors and other small vehicles to help with tasks around the station. Lawn care and other maintenance tasks.


• Assist with care and maintenance of alfalfa plants in the greenhouse, as well as assist with hand pollinations of alfalfa flowers, cuttings, seeding and sorting of alfalfa. Greenhouse care may be involved as well.


• Tasks will vary depending on season.


• Some off-station day travel will be required.

Skills: Alfalfa pollination is very detail oriented; this position involves working with delicate flowers that require good eye-hand coordination, excellent attention to detail and quality record keeping.

Required Education:High School Diploma or GED

Required Qualifications & Experiences:18 years or older, 6+ months of continuous work experience.

Steel Toed Shoes may be required for certain activities . FGI will provides an allowance for PPE requirements such as steel toed shoes for workers that will be conducting certain outdoor activities in the summer that require PPE protection.

A Background Check and Drug Test is required prior to employment with Land O Lakes.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including pre- and post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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