Senior Animal Behavior Specialist: Enrichment & Training

CareAbout; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave

Employee Assistance & Telehealth

Job summary

Altasciences in California is seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support veterinarians, study directors, and clients by conducting animal behavior activities focused on enrichment, socialization, and assessments.

The role includes staff training, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to manage environmental enrichment programs and behavior protocols across studies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a wide variety of personnel.
• Experience with NHP in a research setting is preferred.
• LATg certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains databases and program descriptions to meet USDA requirements.
• Cooperate with study staff to enhance study procedures through socialization, enrichment, and training.
• Documents compliance with environmental enhancement SOP.
• Assists with training of staff on enrichment, behavioral, and socialization SOPs.
• Prepares, distributes, and maintains enrichment items for animals.
• Oversees socialization program, including determination of suitable social partners and socializations with documentation.
• Assists with colony data per USDA requirements and company policies.
• Attends company, association, and client meetings as needed.
• Procurement, replacement, and inventory of enrichment devices and treats.
• Performs behavioral observations/assessments and provides treatments per individual plans.
• Provides operant conditioning training to animals when necessary.
• Ensures safe implementation and management of the environmental enrichment program.
• Assists with SOPs and forms development and revision.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

LATg certification (AALAS) preferred

Job description

Altasciences in California is seeking an experienced Behavioral Specialist to support veterinarians, study directors, and clients by conducting animal behavior activities focused on enrichment, socialization, and assessments.

The role includes staff training, documentation, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to manage environmental enrichment programs and behavior protocols across studies.