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Nestle

Associate Technician Trainee, Animal Care

Nestle

. Organize and perform necessary work related to the care, palatability, or nutritional testing of pets under general supervision .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSt. Joseph • Missouri • United StatesEntry Level💰 $44,273 - $58,473 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in animal handling and husbandry, with a strong understanding of nutritional testing and compliance with relevant regulations. Capable of accurately recording data and participating in innovative pet food research.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Animal HandlingNutritional TestingData RecordingAnimal Welfare Act ComplianceGood Laboratory Practices

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Hard Skills
Animal HusbandryBody Condition ScoringSample ProcessingData CollectionPet FeedingBasic Grooming
Certifications & Qualifications
High School DiplomaGED
Industry Keywords
Nestlé Quality Management SystemsNestlé Purina R&D Petcare ManualVeterinary ReportingPet Food Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Organize and perform necessary work related to the care, palatability, or nutritional testing of pets under general supervision
  • Accurately and reliably record data as outlined by requesting project scientists
  • Collect and process samples for standard and non-standard nutrition tests
  • Obtain animal body weights and Body Condition Scoring (BCS)
  • Provide daily feedings and basic grooming for pets
  • Report sick or unusual behavior observed in pets to veterinary staff
  • Participate in cutting-edge pet food research supporting innovative dietary solutions and trusted all-life-stage pet food

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma (or GED)
  • 2+ years of professional animal handling/husbandry and/or regular care of animals
  • Knowledge of and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act and the Nestlé Purina R&D Petcare Manual
  • Adherence to Nestlé Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
  • Bachelor's degree in Animal Science/Zoology or related field is preferred
  • This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Performance-based incentives
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Broad range of other benefits
  • Inclusive work environment
  • Reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process