Animal Behavior Technician I

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States AbbVie Full time
Job Summary

AbbVie is seeking a skilled Animal Behavior Technician I to support our Laboratory Animal Behavior and Enrichment Program. The successful candidate will perform operant conditioning and positive reinforcement for research animals, provide direction and support to Animal Care Technicians, and elevate any concerns or inconsistencies with animal behavior and the Enrichment Program to the appropriate authority.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with performing positive reinforcement training of animals, communicating skills and enrichment program requirements among research groups and Comparative Medicine staff.
  • Assist with training of staff on standardization and continued productivity as related to operant conditioning and enrichment related strategies.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with peers and cross-functionally with partners outside of the team.
  • Identify potential improvements to the program, remain flexible, and open to suggestions and experimentation for improvement on enrichment and operant conditioning related strategies.
  • Assist with daily tasks associated with animal enrichment, such as prep, distribution to animals, evaluation of effectiveness, and enrichment area/supply maintenance.
  • Assist with entry and upkeep of behavioral, training, and enrichment forms/database(s), maintaining documentation of all animal training.
  • Work with moderate work direction, remain flexible, perform multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain sanitation standards.
  • Assist with incorporating the 3R's into the Behavioral Management program.
  • Attend applicable training and workshops pertaining to lab animal enrichment/behavior, participate in on-site enrichment training and committees where required.
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent with three years laboratory animal science experience or Associates degree with two years laboratory animal science experience, or a BS/BA in a related discipline (biology, animal behavior, animal science, veterinary technology) with at least one year laboratory animal science experience.
  • Certification or eligibility for certification by the American Associations for Laboratory Animal Sciences (AALAS) at the Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) level.
  • Ability to work in compliance with all local, federal, GLP, FDA, USDA regulations.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to maintain efficiency in the workplace and effective in a team environment.
  • Attention to detail to provide optimal animal welfare.
  • Problem-solving ability consisting of taking initiative to handle basic issues autonomously and working with team members for the more complex issues to support animal care operations.
  • Ability to safely lift 50 pounds, stand and walk for extended periods of time, to include walking and adhere to safety rules and expectations.


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