Animal Caretaker

Hennessy Research Associates - a Kemin Company is searching for a dedicated Animal Caretaker.

The Lab Animal Caretaker plays a vital hands-on role in the heart of our research environment. This position brings energy and purpose to the daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals following established procedures protocols and regulatory standards with precision and compassion. By maintaining a clean safe and humane setting for every animal in the facility this role helps power meaningful scientific discovery and supports the success of our research teams.

This part-time position will work on-site in Lenexa Kansas. This individual may be asked to work holidays or weekends.

Join the Kemin Team and Transform Lives!

We are a privately held family-owned-and-operated global biotechnology company driven by curiosity and committed to transforming the quality of life for people pets and the planet.

We create solutions that strengthen health and wellbeing provide nutrition and immune support for pets and production animals safeguard the planets natural resources and protect the global food supply chain for generations to come.

We supply over 500 specialty ingredients for various industries including human and animal health and nutrition pet food aquaculture nutraceutical food technologies crop technologies textiles biofuels and animal vaccines.

We employ 3500 global employees and operations in 90 countries including manufacturing facilities in Belgium Brazil China Egypt India Italy San Marino Singapore South Africa and the United States.

As a valued member of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial physical and professional well-being:

• Competitive Financial Package: Enjoy a rewarding salary uncapped bonus opportunities a 401k match program and generous paid vacation and holidays.
• Career Development and Advancement: Unlock your potential with opportunities for growth and development throughout your entire career.
• Continued Learning Opportunities: Grow your skills with our in-house learning platforms offering thousands of training resources both live and online and take advantage of tuition reimbursement for external post-secondary pursuits.
• Service Opportunities: Make a positive impact with paid time off forvolunteering in your community

• Feed and water animals according to species-specific schedules and research protocols using appropriate equipment.
• Ensure feed and water systems are clean functioning and properly maintained.
• Assist with routine animal handling including moving animals safely when needed
• Observe animals daily for signs of injury illness or abnormal behavior and report findings to veterinary staff or supervisor.
• Assist with the administration of basic treatments medications or vaccinations with close supervision.
• Clean and maintain animal environments and equipment to meet cleanliness standards.
• Assist with receiving and housing animals as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in animal care or laboratory setting is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to animal welfare.
• Ability to work independently or as a team.
• Communication and reliability is a must.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race color creed/religion national origin ancestry citizenship or immigration status (where applicable) sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy/childbirth/breastfeeding or related conditions age (40) disability (including the use of a service animal) genetic information marital status familial or caregiver status military or veteran status status as a victim of domestic violence reproductive health decisionmaking and any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law. We also prohibit retaliation for raising concerns or participating in an EEO process. Applicants who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview can email.

A post-offer background check and drug screen is required. Additional pre-employmentrequirementsmay be necessarybased onposition.

Kemin is a drug-free and tobacco-free campus.

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