Behavioral Enrichment & Training Technologist

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Behavioral Management Technologist to support the Animal Research & Care program on the School of Medicine Campus. The role focuses on positive reinforcement training, social housing, and enrichment evaluation for laboratory animals, including primates and large species.

The position involves documenting progress and communicating with faculty and staff. The candidate will design training plans, monitor welfare, and maintain behavioral records while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience.
• Experience with animal welfare and training preferred.
• Ability to document and report behavioral data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Implement social housing, enrichment, and positive reinforcement training for laboratory animals.
• Assess psychological welfare of laboratory animals.
• Train nonhuman primates and other large animals for cooperative procedures.
• Design and document training plans and report progress to staff.
• Communicate research, behavioral, and veterinary terminology to colleagues.
• Monitor social housing stability and animal compatibility.
• Assist with enrichment device design and evaluate environmental enhancement plans.
• Maintain accurate behavioral records and regulatory documents.
• Maintain research equipment and coordinate repairs as needed.
• Communicate promptly with faculty on issues affecting plans or deadlines.
• Provide administrative support as needed.

Skills

Animal Behavior Training Techniques

Animal Social Housing and Compatibiity

Animal Welfare Assessment

Documentation and Reporting

Enrichment Device Design and Eval

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Johns Hopkins University seeks a Behavioral Management Technologist to support the Animal Research & Care program on the School of Medicine Campus. The role focuses on positive reinforcement training, social housing, and enrichment evaluation for laboratory animals, including primates and large species.

The position involves documenting progress and communicating with faculty and staff. The candidate will design training plans, monitor welfare, and maintain behavioral records while coordinating