R&D Administrative Coordinator - Land O'Lakes Inc.

Position Purpose:

As the administrative coordinator for The Purina Animal Nutrition Center in Gray Summit, MO you will be providing support to the Senior Research Team and the overall facility. We are looking for a self-motivated and self-directed individual who can work with multiple teams and enjoys a wide range of responsibilities in fast paced work environment.

Duties include:

• Managing content for digital applications for multiple species groups.
• Maintaining access to digital applications, platforms, and tools that support sales and technical groups.
• Act as the administrative support for the facility IACUC including scheduling and SharePoint site content.
• Coordinate weekly update meeting for the Tech Innovation group.
• Coordinate on-site and off-site meetings for technical groups.
• Work on organization of Purina Recruiting events for Technical Innovations.
• Work with the Ariba system for paying invoices and generating PO as needed.
• Work on travel arrangements and expense reports as needed.
• Schedule and plan farm events several times per year.
• Additional work will be assigned as needed.

Experience-Education (Required):

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years office/administrative experience
• 3+ years of bookkeeping experience
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite products.

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Interest in learning about animal agriculture and the feed industry.
• Must be agile and adept at multi-tasking and changing directions quickly.
• Strong customer orientation and attention to detail.

Experience-Education (Preferred):

• Associate degree preferred.
• Understanding of animal agriculture preferred.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and PTO

Hourly Rage: $26.00 - $38.00 DOE

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

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