Animal Behavior Technician I
Core
Supports AbbVie's Behavioral Management program through operant conditioning, enrichment, and behavioral monitoring for research animals.
Role type
Animal Behavior Technician
Builds
Research animal behavioral training and enrichment programs
Domain
Laboratory animal science / Comparative Medicine
Required skills
Operant conditioning, animal enrichment, positive reinforcement training, animal husbandry, behavioral monitoring, data documentation, regulatory compliance knowledge
Preferred skills
AALAS certification (ALAT level), knowledge of 3R principles, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Computerized maintenance management systems, purchasing systems, spreadsheets
Responsibilities
Perform positive reinforcement training (chair, pole, collar, target), assist with enrichment scheduling and maintenance, train staff on standardization, maintain behavioral databases, provide animal husbandry duties including weekend rotations, attend training workshops
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC