Animal Behavior Technician I – Enrichment Specialist

BioSpace; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

AbbVie seeks a Behavioral Technician I to support the Behavioral Management program, performing operant conditioning and enrichment for research animals. You will guide Animal Care Technicians, document trainings, and help maintain enrichment standards in a collaborative environment.

The role requires ALAT certification eligibility or achievement, 3+ years in lab animal science, and strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• High School/GED plus 3 years of lab animal science technical experience or a related degree plus 2 years of lab animal experience.
• AALAS ALAT certification or eligibility required.
• Strong communication, analytical and computer skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with positive reinforcement training and enrichment for research animals.
• Train staff on operant conditioning and enrichment strategies.
• Build cross-functional relationships and support program improvements.
• Maintain documentation of trainings and enrichment activities.
• Perform animal husbandry duties and participate in weekend rotations.
• Contribute to adherence to the 3R principles in the Behavioral Management program.

Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

High School/GED

Biology/Animal Science degree

AALAS ALAT certification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

AbbVie seeks a Behavioral Technician I to support the Behavioral Management program, performing operant conditioning and enrichment for research animals. You will guide Animal Care Technicians, document trainings, and help maintain enrichment standards in a collaborative environment.

The role requires ALAT certification eligibility or achievement, 3+ years in lab animal science, and strong communication and analytical skills.