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Primate Behavioral Management Technician ITNPRC Veterinary Medicine
Location: Covington, LA
SummaryPerforms routine tasks related to the implementation and maintenance of the behavioral management program for nonhuman primates and other laboratory animal species as directed by the Behavioral Management Program Manager. Tasks include but are not limited to:
* Maintains inventory of supplies.* Organizes and performs technical duties, such as preparation, maintenance and distribution of enrichment materials, devices and equipment.* Designs, develops and tests enrichment techniques, new ideas for enhancing captive environments, and interventions in terms of practicality, use by animals, and efficacy for improving behavior.* Identifies animals that are in need to specialized intervention for observed behavioral problems.* Collects observational data for behavioral studies.* Performs positive reinforcement training.* Bachelor's Degree with a background in behavioral sciences OR two years of experience in laboratory animal care plus certification as an AALAS LAT OR four years of experience in laboratory animal care * Specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents are required.
* Experience working with non-human primates* Experience working in an enrichment or behavioral research program
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