Enrichment Technician

Inotiv • Alice, TX

4d

About The Position

The Enrichment Technician performs a variety of tasks related to the implementation and maintenance of the behavioral management program for nonhuman primates. Prep and prepare food for distribution to each colony area. Ensure food enrichment is within expiration guidelines prior to distribution. Maintain inventory of food supplies. Assists with stocking, cleaning, and maintaining all kitchen equipment including break-down, maintenance and restoration of equipment. Research, design, implement and evaluate new enrichment devices or items. This includes for indoor housing, indoor/outdoor housing, and field cages. Collects data on use of enrichment devices and tailored programs and alters as necessary to meet the needs of the animal and to continually improve the enrichment program. Identifies animals that need to be placed on the intervention program and creates a tailored enrichment program specific for the animal’s needs. Organizes enrichment schedules, prepares devices, and distributes enrichment paperwork and or equipment throughout the site. Works closely with area supervisors to understand specific enrichment needs based on housing and business decisions. Expected to come up with new ideas to continually enhance the animal’s environment through structural, physical, or positive human interaction. Responsible for maintaining an approved, compiled list of enrichment devices, availability, maintenance, and forecasting business needs. Assist with animal socializations and compatibility assessments. Performs habituation and operant conditioning techniques to animals when necessary and/or requested. Follows departmental safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a wide variety of personnel.
• Mandatory TB tests.
• Work in inclement and extreme temperatures.
• Holiday, weekend or “off hour” work may be required.

Responsibilities

• Prep and prepare food for distribution to each colony area.
• Ensure food enrichment is within expiration guidelines prior to distribution.
• Maintain inventory of food supplies.
• Assists with stocking, cleaning, and maintaining all kitchen equipment including break-down, maintenance and restoration of equipment.
• Research, design, implement and evaluate new enrichment devices or items. This includes for indoor housing, indoor/outdoor housing, and field cages.
• Collects data on use of enrichment devices and tailored programs and alters as necessary to meet the needs of the animal and to continually improve the enrichment program.
• Identifies animals that need to be placed on the intervention program and creates a tailored enrichment program specific for the animal’s needs.
• Organizes enrichment schedules, prepares devices, and distributes enrichment paperwork and or equipment throughout the site.
• Works closely with area supervisors to understand specific enrichment needs based on housing and business decisions.
• Expected to come up with new ideas to continually enhance the animal’s environment through structural, physical, or positive human interaction.
• Responsible for maintaining an approved, compiled list of enrichment devices, availability, maintenance, and forecasting business needs.
• Assist with animal socializations and compatibility assessments.
• Performs habituation and operant conditioning techniques to animals when necessary and/or requested.
• Follows departmental safety procedures.

Benefits

• health and dental coverage
• short- and long-term disability
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED