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Christensen Farms

Animal Care Technician

Paris, IL · On-site

$20/hr

A passion for animal welfare, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to biosecurity and ... No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee ...

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What is the difference between Biosecurity Fellowship vs Public Health Analyst?

AspectBiosecurity FellowshipPublic Health Analyst
Required CredentialsGraduate degree in public health, biology, or related field; research experienceDegree in public health, epidemiology, or related field; data analysis skills
Work EnvironmentResearch institutions, government agencies, labsPublic health departments, government agencies, NGOs
Employer & Industry UsageFederal agencies, research programs focused on biosecurityPublic health agencies, policy organizations, healthcare settings
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding specialized biosecurity training and research rolesAnalyzing public health data and policy development

The Biosecurity Fellowship focuses on specialized research and training in biosecurity measures, often within government or research institutions. Public Health Analysts typically analyze health data and develop policies to improve public health outcomes. While both roles require public health or related degrees, the fellowship emphasizes biosecurity research, whereas the analyst role centers on data analysis and policy implementation.

Infographic showing various Biosecurity Fellowship job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 35% Locum Tenens, 58% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, and 7% Remote job distribution.
Animal Care Technician - Graettinger, IA

Animal Care Technician - Graettinger, IA

Christensen Farms

Graettinger, IA • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Position Overview:

We're looking for a dedicated Animal Care Technician to join our team, supporting both the Farrowing and Breeding departments. This hands-on role is essential to the daily care of our animals and overall barn operations, ensuring the health, comfort, and well-being of our swine herd. The ideal candidate is reliable, hardworking, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment. A passion for animal welfare, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to biosecurity and safety are key. If you're seeking a meaningful, long-term career in livestock production with an industry leader, this is a great place to start. Join our team!

What You Will Do:

  • Provide feed and water to the animals daily to maintain consistent health and nutrition
  • Heat checking/Breed sows in heat per daily schedule, and perform gilt heat induction following established protocols
  • Process piglets by castrating, tail docking, and administering iron/antibiotics
  • Assist with farrowing with litter care, and ensuring piglet warmth
  • Monitor sows and litters daily to identify health issues, provide treatments, and support animal well-being
  • Maintain sanitation through cleaning, disinfecting, and pit draining; handle animal movements, assist with weaning, and keep accurate records while adhering to biosecurity and safety protocols

What You Offer Us:

  • Consistent reliability and strong work ethic, with a commitment to showing up prepared and performing daily tasks with precision
  • Physical readiness and resilience to handle the demands of barn work while maintaining high standards of animal care
  • Ability to follow established protocols and SOPs with attention to detail across all areas, including feeding, breeding, and sanitation
  • Eagerness to learn, take direction, and grow within the livestock industry through hands-on experience and structured training
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, contributing to a positive, efficient, and safety-focused work environment
  • Dedication to upholding biosecurity measures, animal welfare standards, and company policies in all aspects of daily work

Pay and Benefits

Christensen Farms is offering a Sign-On & Retention Bonus of $2,500 for all eligible newly-hired Animal Care Technicians.

This Animal Care Technician position starts at $20/hr. We also offer a great benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, a paid time off bank, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Work Schedule

Although hours may vary, the typical work schedule for an Animal Care Technician position is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am 3:30 pm with a rotating weekend. When you work the weekend, you will have a scheduled day off during the week. This full-time job averages 40-43 hours a week.

Reports To:

Sow Farm Manager

Christensen Farms is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to select the most qualified person for each position in the organization. No employee of CF will discriminate against any applicant for employment or a fellow employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, citizenship status, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, veteran status or any other prohibited basis under applicable local, state, or federal law.


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