Acclimation Technician I

We are seeking a Acclimation Technician for our Laboratory Animal Medicine Team located in Ashland, OH. An Acclimation Technician I performs basic tasks and procedures within a team, becoming more efficient in tasks required of the department training plan.

Requirements

• Maintain enrichment preparation area(s)
• Ensure all enrichment is put away, stored properly, and in date
• Administer behavior/acclimation treatments
• Proficient in animal restraint
• Trim dog nails
• Participate in colony management (biosurveillance, colony health exams, etc.)
• Assist in maintaining accurate records
• Maintain accurate acclimation records
• Assist in acclimation of all species to the facility
• Participate in animal receipt as needed
• Provide environmental enrichment
• Prepare all enrichment for study technicians to take to the animal rooms
• Participation in the weekend rotation
• Maintains inventory of NHP collars ensuring they are in working order
• Ensure appropriate equipment available for acclimation activities
• Perform positive human interactive sessions
• Proficient in Provantis/Climb
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• Employee and family wellbeing support programs
• Work life balance flexibility