Acclimation Technician

Overview

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.

• Associate’s degree and minimum of 2 years of animal care experience

• Personnel working with NHP must provide proof of measles vaccination or updated titers prior to initial contact with animals.
• Personnel working with NHP must provide current results of TB testing or be tested prior to initial contact with animals.
• Annual tuberculosis screening is required of all employees working with NHPs.
• Physical dexterity to lift 50 - 100 lb. and push/pull >250 lb. on wheels.
• Manual dexterity to handle potentially aggressive animals weighing up to 15-20 Kg (33-44 lb).
• Required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment in each area and as related to tasks as described by SOPs.
• Can withstand ambient temperatures which may exceed 90°F.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and confident and make quick decisions in a stressful environment.
• Personnel must be able to carry out the essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Biomere pays substantial portion of premium
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, AD&D – premiums paid by Biomere
• Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal Days
• 401K Plan with 5% matching