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Behavioral Management Technician Ii

Company

Tulane University
Address , Covington, La
Employment type
Salary
Expires 2023-07-23
Posted at 10 months ago
Job Description
Performs a variety of tasks related to the implementation and maintenance of the behavioral management program for nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species as directed by the Behavioral Management Program Manager. Tasks include but are not limited to:
  • Determines potential non-human primate social partners, completes social introductions, monitors progress and makes decisions about outcomes of introductions.
  • Organizes and performs technical duties, such as preparation, maintenance and distribution of enrichment materials, devices and equipment.
  • Designs, develops and tests enrichment techniques, new ideas for enhancing captive environments, and interventions in terms of practicality, use by animals, and efficacy for improving behavior.
  • Collects observational data for behavioral studies.
  • Identifies animals that are in need to specialized intervention for observed behavioral problems and implements intervention practices to improve behavior.
  • Performs positive reinforcement training.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ability to lift items weighing up to 45lbs.
  • Specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents
  • Must have basic computer skills
  • If this position is assigned to work in Biosafety Level 3 containment areas there will be additional minimum requirements, including some or all of the following: o Must pass a US Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for access to select biological agents and toxins. o Must have the ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection o Must participate in drug and alcohol program and be in compliance with TNPRC drug and alcohol policy
  • Must have the ability to work with nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species without jeopardizing the health of said nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species
  • Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • The TNPRC maintains biosafety level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infectious agents many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed. Depending on agent specific risk assessments individuals may be offered, or in some cases required to have vaccinations against the relevant agents.
Required Education and/or Experience
  • Certification as an AALAS LAT with 4 years of experience in laboratory animal care OR
  • 6 years of experience in laboratory animal care
  • Bachelor's Degree with a background in behavioral sciences with 2 years of experience in laboratory animal care OR
Preferred Qualifications