Behavioral Management Technician

[Rachele McAndrew]

 Hiring Organization:  Tulane National Primate Center

Position Description:  Performs a variety of 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:

• Determines potential non-human primate social partners, completes social introductions, monitors progress and makes decisions about outcomes of introductions
• Performs positive reinforcement training
• Identifies animals that are in need to specialized intervention for observed behavioral problems and implements intervention practices to improve behavior
• Collects observational data for behavioral studies.
• 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

Qualifications/Experience:     

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE    

• Bachelor's Degree with a background in behavioral sciences and 2 years of experience in laboratory animal care OR 4 years of experience in laboratory animal care plus certification as an AALAS LAT OR 6 years of experience in laboratory animal care

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience working with non-human primates
• Experience working in an enrichment or behavioral research program

Salary:

Depends upon experience

To apply:

Send your resume to rmca...@tulane.edu