Pet Behavior Research Technician (Dogs & Cats)

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Montgomery City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.'s AFB International unit is seeking a Research Technician to support behavior, palatability, and novel trials with cats and dogs. You will execute study protocols, collect and code behavioral data using The Observer, LIMS, and Excel, monitor animal health, and present findings to project leads.

You will collaborate with Trial Execution Technicians and assist with animal husbandry as workload allows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent hands-on experience in animal behavior or biology.
• Interest in animal welfare and applied research.
• Experience handling dogs and cats in research settings.
• Experience maintaining instrumentation and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Execute behavioral and palatability trials per protocols.
• Collect, code, and analyze trial data using Observer, LIMS, and Excel.
• Monitor animal health and welfare and report concerns.
• Summarize results and report to project leads.
• Assist trial technicians and perform animal husbandry tasks.

Skills

Animal behavior

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Behavior/Animal Science/Biology or related field

Tools

Noldus/The Observer

LIMS

Excel

Job description

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.'s AFB International unit is seeking a Research Technician to support behavior, palatability, and novel trials with cats and dogs. You will execute study protocols, collect and code behavioral data using The Observer, LIMS, and Excel, monitor animal health, and present findings to project leads.

You will collaborate with Trial Execution Technicians and assist with animal husbandry as workload allows.