Trial Execution Technician

We make pet food taste great! For over 30 years, AFB International has been providing pet food solutions that enrich the lives of pets and their people.  Our palatants are specially designed to make pet foods, treats and supplements taste better, ensuring pets receive the vital nutrients they need. We know wagging tails, licking whiskers and empty bowls equal happy pets and happy pet parents. Join AFB and you'll be a part of a team of highly skilled professionals that provide the greatest contribution to our success as an organization. Our team members are diverse, creative, passionate experts who are genuinely dedicated to our mission, our customers, and the pets we serve worldwide. ​

Job Description

Do you have a passion for animal care and want to help improve the products pets love?

At AFB International, we're passionate about creating innovative palatability solutions that make pet food more appealing to dogs and cats around the world. As a Trial Execution Technician, you'll play an important role in supporting research that helps evaluate pet food preferences while ensuring the highest standards of animal care and welfare.

If you're compassionate, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a hands-on environment with animals, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As a Trial Execution Technician, you'll provide exceptional care for our animals while supporting feeding trials and daily research operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide compassionate, attentive care for all animals.
• Safely kennel and un-kennel dogs as needed.
• Observe animal behavior and recognize signs of illness, stress, anxiety, or aggression, reporting concerns promptly.
• Maintain clean, sanitized, organized, and odor-free animal enclosures.
• Ensure all animals have continuous access to fresh water.
• Exercise and socialize dogs and cats daily while following established enrichment and exercise programs.
• Prepare and distribute food according to established feeding trial protocols.
• Conduct feeding trials by preparing diets, collecting food intake data, weighing food, and accurately documenting results.
• Weigh animals in accordance with veterinary guidelines and maintain accurate records.
• Complete daily visual management boards and communicate important observations during team huddles.
• Assist with inventory management and receive food shipments following established procedures.
• Provide enrichment activities and assist with routine grooming according to established schedules.
• Communicate observations and animal health concerns to management and veterinary staff.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and company Safety Absolutes while identifying and reporting potential hazards.

What You'll Bring

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A genuine passion for animal care and welfare.
• Ability to work safely while following established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Comfortable handling and socializing dogs off leash.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain accurate records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Animal Nutrition, Biology, or a related field.
• Two or more years of animal care experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience recognizing animal health or behavioral concerns.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Four-week rotating schedule
• Two weekends per month

Why Join AFB International?

At AFB International, you'll be part of a team dedicated to improving the eating experience for pets through innovative research and science. Every feeding trial you support contributes to the development of palatability solutions used by pet food manufacturers around the world. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your passion for animals and attention to detail make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

AFB International is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.