Hiring Organization:
WI National Primate Research Center
Date Posted:
2008-06-12
Position Description:
The successful applicant for this position will assist the Behavioral Management Coordinator in a variety of tasks related to behavioral enrichment projects involving non-human primates. He/she will assist with social management; assist in identifying special needs animals; work with and train animals to perform specific tasks; assess condition of existing enrichment devices and help with the design and implementation of new ones; assist with organizing and documenting behavioral and physiological data; assist with preparation of presentations and/or manuscripts.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
30% Assists with social management of new and existing social groupings. Under the direction of the Behavioral Management Coordinator, contributes to identifying appropriate socialization candidates. Conducts and monitors social introductions of caged primates and assesses compatibility.
30% Identifies and reports any animal with behavioral problems to the Behavioral Management Coordinator and assists in implementing a treatment plan. Conducts regular observations of behavior and when appropriate, works with and/or trains specific animals. Reports any updates and progress to Behavioral Management Coordinator.
20% Assists in the daily implementation of enrichment procedures in all areas as per departmental standard operating procedures and aids with preparation if necessary. Prepares tactile enrichment as part of a treatment plan for animals with behavioral problems.
10% Aids the Behavioral Management Coordinator in overseeing the assembly, repair, and distribution of foraging devices, puzzles, and enrichment objects. Monitor condition of devices and toys, assists staff with replacements as necessary.
5% Assists with the maintenance of an adequate inventory of food related items as part of the enrichment program. Orders inventory under the supervision of the Behavioral Management Coordinator.
5% Assists with documentation of enrichment program and generates progress reports. Maintains organized and up to date records of enrichment implementation, assessment, behavioral interventions and social introductions.
Qualifications/Experience:
Degree and area of specialization:
Bachelor's Degree required, in a Life Science field preferred (Biology, Animal Science, Psychology etc.)
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
The preferred applicant will have at least one year of experience in laboratory animal care. AALAS Certification as an ALAT, LAT or LATG preferred. The applicant should have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, have good organizational and interpersonal skills and be able to work independently. The applicant should have knowledge of data entry programs and the ability to use spreadsheets such as Excel, as well as experience with Microsoft Office.
Salary/funding:
Salary Depending on Qualifications
Term of Appointment:
Renewable appointment
Application Deadline:
June 25, 2008
Comments:
A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
Contact Information:
Susan Baculik
1220 Capitol Ct.
Madison, WI 53715
USA
Telephone Number:
608-263-3504
Fax Number:
608-262-8946
Website:
http://www.primate.wisc.edu
E-mail Address:
sbaculik@primate.wisc.edu
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