Animal Behavior Technician I — Enrichment & Training Specialist

MePA; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Résumé du poste

AbbVie is seeking a Behavioral Technician I to support the Behavioral Management program, focusing on operant conditioning, enrichment, and behavioral monitoring for research animals. You will supervise Animal Care Technicians and ensure adherence to enrichment protocols and documentation.

The role requires ALAT certification eligibility, strong communication, and the ability to work across teams in a regulated lab environment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required with 3 years of lab animal experience, or related degree with 2 years.
• Two+ years of animal husbandry, enrichment, behavior or training experience.
• AALAS ALAT certification or eligibility.
• Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsabilités

• Assist with positive reinforcement training and enrichment of research animals.
• Train staff on operant conditioning and enrichment procedures.
• Maintain documentation of animal trainings and enrichment activities.
• Support daily animal husbandry tasks and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with teams to improve the Behavioral Management program.

Connaissances

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Computer Literacy

Formation

High School Diploma / GED

Relevant degree in biology/animal science/veterinary technology

ALAT certification (AALAS)

Description du poste

AbbVie is seeking a Behavioral Technician I to support the Behavioral Management program, focusing on operant conditioning, enrichment, and behavioral monitoring for research animals. You will supervise Animal Care Technicians and ensure adherence to enrichment protocols and documentation.

The role requires ALAT certification eligibility, strong communication, and the ability to work across teams in a regulated lab environment.