Inside Higher Ed
Behavioral Management Technologist
Inside Higher Ed, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Job Overview
Research Animal Resources is seeking a
Behavioral Management Technologist
to support the behavioral management program for Animal Research & Care at Johns Hopkins University. The Technologist is responsible for overseeing and conducting positive reinforcement training, socialization, and enrichment evaluation with laboratory animals. Responsibilities
Implement and evaluate social housing, environmental enrichment, and positive reinforcement training strategies with various laboratory animal species Assist with the assessment and monitoring of the psychological welfare of laboratory animals Conduct positive reinforcement training of nonhuman primates and other large animal species to facilitate cooperation with experimental and veterinary procedures Design and document animal training plans; communicate training progress and program goals to faculty and staff as needed Communicate, understand, and relay relevant research, behavioral, and veterinary medical terminology Guide the social housing of laboratory housed animals, including forming social pairs, assessing behavioral compatibility, and monitoring stability of social groups Assist with the design and implementation of enrichment devices and evaluate the efficacy of the environmental enhancement plan Maintain accurate behavioral records and regulatory documents Maintain research equipment and initiate repairs when needed Communicate with faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner when issues arise with research plans or deadlines Provide administrative support and other duties as assigned Technical Skills and Proficiency
Animal Behavior Training Techniques – Awareness Animal Social Housing and Compatibility Assessment – Awareness Animal Welfare Assessment – Awareness Documentation and Reporting – Awareness Enrichment Device Design and Evaluation – Awareness Interpersonal Skills – Awareness The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on division or department needs. Physical Requirements
Ability to work under environmental conditions that may require safety equipment Special Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of positive reinforcement training principles and techniques Previous experience assessing and enhancing captive animal welfare Some related post-undergraduate work experience Location:
School of Medicine Campus |
Department:
Research Animal Resources |
Employment type:
Full-time |
Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am–4:00 pm |
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. See https://eeoc.gov/ for more information. Vaccine and health requirements and related accommodations are described in the job posting and governed by Johns Hopkins University policies. For additional information, applicants should refer to the official job posting.
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Research Animal Resources is seeking a
Behavioral Management Technologist
to support the behavioral management program for Animal Research & Care at Johns Hopkins University. The Technologist is responsible for overseeing and conducting positive reinforcement training, socialization, and enrichment evaluation with laboratory animals. Responsibilities
Implement and evaluate social housing, environmental enrichment, and positive reinforcement training strategies with various laboratory animal species Assist with the assessment and monitoring of the psychological welfare of laboratory animals Conduct positive reinforcement training of nonhuman primates and other large animal species to facilitate cooperation with experimental and veterinary procedures Design and document animal training plans; communicate training progress and program goals to faculty and staff as needed Communicate, understand, and relay relevant research, behavioral, and veterinary medical terminology Guide the social housing of laboratory housed animals, including forming social pairs, assessing behavioral compatibility, and monitoring stability of social groups Assist with the design and implementation of enrichment devices and evaluate the efficacy of the environmental enhancement plan Maintain accurate behavioral records and regulatory documents Maintain research equipment and initiate repairs when needed Communicate with faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner when issues arise with research plans or deadlines Provide administrative support and other duties as assigned Technical Skills and Proficiency
Animal Behavior Training Techniques – Awareness Animal Social Housing and Compatibility Assessment – Awareness Animal Welfare Assessment – Awareness Documentation and Reporting – Awareness Enrichment Device Design and Evaluation – Awareness Interpersonal Skills – Awareness The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on division or department needs. Physical Requirements
Ability to work under environmental conditions that may require safety equipment Special Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of positive reinforcement training principles and techniques Previous experience assessing and enhancing captive animal welfare Some related post-undergraduate work experience Location:
School of Medicine Campus |
Department:
Research Animal Resources |
Employment type:
Full-time |
Schedule:
Mon-Fri, 8:30 am–4:00 pm |
FLSA:
Non-Exempt Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. See https://eeoc.gov/ for more information. Vaccine and health requirements and related accommodations are described in the job posting and governed by Johns Hopkins University policies. For additional information, applicants should refer to the official job posting.
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