Working title:
Behavioral Management/Enrichment Technician
Official title:
RESEARCH SPECIALIST(T16DN) or ASSOC RESEARCH SPEC(T16FN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's Degree required, in a Life Science field preferred (Biology, Animal Science, Psychology etc.)
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
The preferred applicant will have at least one year of experience in laboratory animal care. AALAS Certification as an ALAT, LAT or LATG preferred. The applicant should have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, have good organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently. The applicant should have knowledge of data entry programs and the ability to use spreadsheets such as Excel, as well as experience with Microsoft Office.
Principal duties:
The successful applicant for this position will assist the Behavioral Management Coordinator in a
variety of tasks related to behavioral enrichment projects involving non-human primates. He/she
will assist with social management; assist in identifying special needs animals; work with and
train animals to perform specific tasks; assess condition of existing enrichment devices and help
with the design and implementation of new ones; assist with organizing and documenting behavioral
and physiological data; assist with preparation of presentations and/or
manuscripts.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
30% Assists with social management
of new and existing social groupings. Under the direction of the Behavioral Management
Coordinator, contributes to identifying appropriate socialization candidates. Conducts and
monitors social introductions of caged primates and assesses compatibility.
30% Identifies
and reports any animal with behavioral problems to the Behavioral Management Coordinator and
assists in implementing a treatment plan. Conducts regular observations of behavior and when
appropriate, works with and/or trains specific animals. Reports any updates and progress to
Behavioral Management Coordinator.
20% Assists in the daily implementation of enrichment
procedures in all areas as per departmental standard operating procedures and aids with preparation
if necessary. Prepares tactile enrichment as part of a treatment plan for animals with behavioral
problems.
10% Aids the Behavioral Management Coordinator in overseeing the assembly,
repair, and distribution of foraging devices, puzzles, and enrichment objects. Monitor condition
of devices and toys, assists staff with replacements as necessary.
5% Assists with the
maintenance of an adequate inventory of food related items as part of the enrichment program.
Orders inventory under the supervision of the Behavioral Management Coordinator.
5% Assists
with documentation of enrichment program and generates progress reports. Maintains organized and
up to date records of enrichment implementation, assessment, behavioral interventions and social
introductions.
| Appointment type: | Academic Staff |
| Department(s): | GRAD/PRIMATE RES CTR |
| Full time salary rate: | Minimum $29,100 ANNUAL (12 months) Depending on Qualifications |
| Term: | This is a renewable appointment. |
| Appointment percent: | 100% |
| Anticipated begin date: | JUNE 30, 2008 |
| Number of positions: | 1 |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: JUNE 25, 2008
HOW TO APPLY:
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #59377 to
| Susan Baculik | Phone: 608-263-3504 |
| WI National Primate Research Center | TTY: 608-263-2473 |
| 1220 Capitol Ct. | Fax: 608-262-8946 |
| Madison WI 53715-1299 | Email: sbaculik@primate.wisc.edu |