On-Site Enrichment Technician: Lab Animal Care & Behavior

Franklin Bio Lab; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time-Off

Life and AD&D insurance

Job summary

Franklin Biolabs in King of Prussia, PA is seeking an Enrichment Technician to work with the Behavior team, providing enrichment and behavioral support for laboratory animals, in support of discovery and preclinical research programs.

You will follow SOPs, ensure regulatory compliance, travel up to 5% domestically, and communicate effectively with team members, clients, and vendors in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 3 years of animal husbandry or related animal care experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Certification by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) highly preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and agencies (USDA, OLAW, FDA, AAALAC).
• Knowledge of animal care and use and regulatory expectations.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide enrichment to all animals and behavioral support as needed.
• Perform behavioral assessments and enrichment program implementation.
• Conduct behavioral training and modifications for experimental procedures.
• Support discovery and preclinical research programs in laboratory animals.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

AALAS ALAT certification preferred

Job description

Franklin Biolabs in King of Prussia, PA is seeking an Enrichment Technician to work with the Behavior team, providing enrichment and behavioral support for laboratory animals, in support of discovery and preclinical research programs.

You will follow SOPs, ensure regulatory compliance, travel up to 5% domestically, and communicate effectively with team members, clients, and vendors in a fast-paced, on-site environment.