Acclimation Technician

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Acclimation Technician works under direct guidance of the Manager of Behavior and Acclimation along with the general guidance of the veterinary team and senior scientists. This position is responsible for providing a successful acclimation and training period in accordance with company policies, guidelines, SOPs, and study protocols. This process allows animals to normalize within a new environment and cooperatively participate in research procedures, promoting both animal welfare and reproducible experimental results.

• Perform animal care procedures including, but not limited to:
  • Acclimation, training, handling, and restraint.
  • Clinical and behavioral observations.
  • General animal husbandry, as assigned.
• Use positive reinforcement and cooperative training techniques to desensitize non-human primates (NHP) to basic handling and restraint research procedures.
• Promote positive human-animal relationships.
• Maintain records of acclimation and training activities.
• Follow behavior management plans, research protocols, veterinary directives, and other guidance documents.
• Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or distress, documenting any concerns and alerting veterinary staff as appropriate.
• Recognize and promote stable social relationships between animals.
• Encourage species-typical behaviors and participate in the environmental enrichment program.
• Adheres to and promotes the attributes expected as part of Biomere’s Non-Negotiables.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Must be able to make decisions relating to standard operating procedures and distinguish when it is necessary to contact the veterinary staff. Must possess strong observational skills to ensure animal health and safety.

• High School Diploma or GED;
  Associate's degree preferred.
• Certifications preferred: ALAT.
• Two years of related experience.

• Medical, Dental, Vision with generous portion paid by employer.
• Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401(k) with matching.
• Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal Days.