Enrichment Technician
Inotiv
Summary
The Enrichment Technician performs a variety of tasks related to the implementation and maintenance of the behavioral management program for nonhuman primates.
Job description
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.
- Assist 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, including for indoor housing, indoor/outdoor housing, and field cages.
- Collect data on use of enrichment devices and tailored programs and alter as necessary to meet the needs of the animal and to continually improve the enrichment program.
- Identify animals that need to be placed on the intervention program and create a tailored enrichment program specific for the animal's needs.
- Organize enrichment schedules, prepare devices, and distribute enrichment paperwork and/or equipment throughout the site.
- Work closely with area supervisors to understand specific enrichment needs based on housing and business decisions.
- Come up with new ideas to continually enhance the animal's environment through structural, physical, or positive human interaction.
- Maintain an approved, compiled list of enrichment devices, availability, maintenance, and forecasting business needs.
- Assist with animal socializations and compatibility assessments.
- Perform habituation and operant conditioning techniques to animals when necessary and/or requested.
- Follow departmental safety procedures.
Qualifications
- 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.
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
Benefits
- Health Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k)
Company overview
Inotiv is a leading contract research organization (CRO) specializing in nonclinical research services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. The company provides comprehensive solutions including discovery and safety assessment services, research models, and analytical support. Inotiv operates through two main segments: Research Models and Services (RMS) and Discovery and Safety Assessment (DSA). The RMS segment offers research models, including purpose-bred rodents and large research models, along with related services. The DSA segment provides drug discovery and development services, including in vitro and in vivo studies, bioanalytical services, and regulatory support. With facilities across North America and Europe, Inotiv serves a global client base, supporting the development of new therapeutics from early discovery through regulatory submission. The company plays a critical role in advancing biomedical research by providing essential preclinical data and models that help accelerate the development of new drugs and medical treatments.