Animal Behavior Technician I: Enrichment & Training

AbbVie Inc.; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Descripción de la vacante

AbbVie in Chicago seeks a Behavioral Technician I to support the Behavioral Management program, performing operant conditioning, enrichment, and behavioral monitoring for research animals. You will guide Animal Care Technicians and ensure adherence to enrichment protocols.

Applicants should have a High School/GED with 3+ years in lab animal science or a related degree with 2+ years of experience, ALAT certification eligibility, and strong communication and documentation skills.

Formación

• High School/GED required with 3+ years in lab animal science or related degree with 2+ years experience.
• Two years of animal husbandry/enrichment/behavior/training experience.
• AALAS ALAT certification or eligibility for LAT certification.
• Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder updates.
• Good computer literacy for spreadsheets, word processing, and email.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with positive reinforcement training of animals and share enrichment program requirements with groups and staff.
• Assist with training staff on standardization of operant conditioning and enrichment strategies.
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to boost performance.
• Identify potential improvements to the enrichment program and support innovation.
• Handle daily animal enrichment tasks including scheduling, prep, and distribution.
• Maintain documentation of trainings and timelines, progress, and concerns.
• Support with 3R principles within the Behavioral Management program.
• Attend applicable trainings and on-site workshops related to enrichment and behavior.
• Provide animal husbandry duties including weekend rotation as required.

Conocimientos

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Computer Literacy

Educación

High School/GED + 3 years lab animal science experience

Relevant degree in biology/animal behavior/animal science/veterinary technology with 2+ years lab animal experience

Descripción del empleo

AbbVie in Chicago seeks a Behavioral Technician I to support the Behavioral Management program, performing operant conditioning, enrichment, and behavioral monitoring for research animals. You will guide Animal Care Technicians and ensure adherence to enrichment protocols.

Applicants should have a High School/GED with 3+ years in lab animal science or a related degree with 2+ years of experience, ALAT certification eligibility, and strong communication and documentation skills.