Acclimation Technician I

GENERAL SUMMARYThe Acclimation Technician works under direct guidance of the Manager of Behavior and Acclimation along with the general guidance of the veterinary team and senior scientists. This position is responsible for providing a successful acclimation and training period in accordance with company policies, guidelines, SOPs, and study protocols. This process allows animals to normalize within a new environment and cooperatively participate in research procedures, promoting both animal welfare and reproducible experimental results.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIESPerform animal care procedures including, but not limited to:acclimation, training, handling, and restraintclinical and behavioral observationsgeneral animal husbandry, as assigned.Use positive reinforcement and cooperative training techniques to desensitize non-human primates (NHP) to basic handling and restraint research procedures.Promote positive human-animal relationships.Maintain records of acclimation and training activities.Follow behavior management plans, research protocols, veterinary directives, and other guidance documents.Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress, documenting any concerns and alerting veterinary staff as appropriate.Recognize and promote stable social relationships between animals.Encourage species-typical behaviors and participate in the environmental enrichment program.Adheres to and promotes the attributes expected as part of Biomere’s Non-Negotiables.Perform other related duties as required.PROBLEM SOLVING/DECISION MAKINGMust be able to make decisions relating to standard operating procedures and distinguish when it is necessary to contact the veterinary staff.Must possess strong observational skills to ensure animal health and safety.EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.Certifications preferred: ALATTwo years of related experienceWE HAVE GREAT BENEFITS TOO!Medical, Dental, Vision with generous portion paid by employer!Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Accounts401(k) with matchingShort-term and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance Employee Assistance ProgramVacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal DaysAt this time, we are not accepting resumes from 3rd party vendors. Thank youPowered by JazzHR2l84t0YYGG

Salary : $22 - $30