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PT Equine Research Technician

Land O'Lakes · River Falls, WI · $18.81–$28.21 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Horse handling experience is required. Tell me about the horses you've worked with and the hardest one you've handled.

What they are checking: Whether they have real, hands-on horse experience and can stay safe with a difficult animal.

This role is every other weekend and some holidays. How would you make sure you're reliable for those shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to a weekend schedule, since animals need care every day.

Tell me about working outdoors in bad weather doing physical barn work.

What they are checking: Whether they can handle lifting 50 pounds and chores in Wisconsin weather.

Tell me about a time you followed a set procedure exactly even when you thought you knew a better way.

What they are checking: Whether they follow established protocols, which research depends on.

What would you do

You notice a horse got into the wrong feed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report mistakes honestly so the research team can account for them.

How do you communicate with the weekday team about what happened over the weekend?

What they are checking: Whether they share clear notes so animal care and research continue smoothly.

About the work

What signs would tell you a horse might be colicking or sick during morning chores?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot health problems early, which is critical in animal care.

In a research barn, horses may be on specific feeding programs. Why does it matter to feed exactly what's assigned?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that feeding mistakes can ruin nutritional research results.

You may help with sample collection. How would you make sure samples are labeled and handled correctly?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful and detail-oriented with research samples.

What barn safety practices do you follow when working around horses alone?

What they are checking: Whether they protect themselves and the animals when there is no one else in the barn.

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The full job description

As published by Land O'Lakes.

PT Equine Research Technician We are searching for a Part-time Equine Research Technician, to work primarily weekend shifts and some holidays. Based at 4-Square Ranch in River Falls, Wisconsin, this role will perform daily chores related to animal care at 4-Square Ranch, including but not limited to daily feeding, maintenance, and husbandry. This role may also assist in daily research and sample collection associated with the nutritional research projects being conducted at the Equine Research Unit. This position is ideal for a dependable, team‑oriented horse person who values excellent animal care, safety, and professionalism. Horse handling experience is required as well as the ability to lift 50lbs. This part-time role will work every other weekend (typically 16hrs a weekend) for a total of 32 hours a month. There could be opportunity for additional hours from time to time. Required Qualifications: Experience and Education • High school diploma or equivalent. • Experience handling horses in a professional or farm setting. • General knowledge of horse care, feeding routines, and barn safety practices. • General animal husbandry knowledge. Competencies & Other Skills • Physical ability to perform barn work, including lifting up to 50 lbs and working in varying weather conditions. • Strong attention to detail and willingness to follow established procedures. • Professional communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Experience and Education • Experience with handling poultry, cattle, and small ruminants. • Familiarity with basic livestock and equine healthcare. Compensation: $18.81 - $28.21 per hour 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 O’Lakes and our global entities support diversity in employment practices. Neither Land O’Lakes, 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.

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