We are seeking a

• _Behavioral Management Technologist_
• that supports the behavioral management program for Animal Research & Care at Johns Hopkins University. This role is responsible for overseeing and conducting positive reinforcement training, socialization, and enrichment evaluation with laboratory animals.
• Specific Duties & Responsibilities
• + Implement and evaluate social housing, environmental enrichment, and positive reinforcement training; strategies with various laboratory animal species.

+ Assist with the assessment and monitoring of the psychological welfare of laboratory animals.

+ Responsible for conducting positive reinforcement training of nonhuman primates and other large animal species for cooperation with common experimental and veterinary procedures.

+ Design and document animal training plans; communicate training progress and program goals to faculty and staff as needed.

+ Communicate, understand, and relay relevant research, behavioral, and veterinary medical terminology.

+ Guide the social housing of laboratory housed animals, including forming social pairs, assessing behavioral compatibility between animals, and monitoring the stability of socially housed animals in pairs and groups.

+ Assist with the design and implementation of enrichment devices for various laboratory animal species. Assists with evaluating the efficacy of the environmental enhancement plan for laboratory housed animals.

+ Maintain accurate behavioral records and regulatory documents.

+ Maintain research equipment and initiates the process for equipment repair when needed.

+ Communicate with faculty and staff in a timely and professional manner when issues arise with research plans or deadlines to determine solutions.

+ Provide administrative support and other duties as assigned.

• Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency
• + Animal Behavior Training Techniques
• Awareness + Animal Social Housing and Compatibility Assessment
• Awareness + Animal Welfare Assessment
• Awareness + Documentation and Reporting
• Awareness + Enrichment Device Design and Evaluation
• Awareness + Interpersonal Skills
• Awareness _The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._
• Specific Physical Requirements for the Job
• + Ability to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment. + Specialty Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete.
• Minimum Qualifications
• + Bachelor's Degree in a related field + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
• Preferred Qualifications
• + Working knowledge of positive reinforcement training principles and techniques.

+ Previous experience assessing and enhancing captive animal welfare.

+ Some related post-undergraduate work experience.

Classified Title:

Research Technologist Job Posting Title (Working Title): Behavioral Management Technologist (Research Animal Resources)

Role/Level/Range:

ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range:

$16.10

• $26.

90 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group:

Full Time Schedule:

M-F / 8:30am

• 5pm

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt Location:

School of Medicine Campus Department name: Research Animal Resources Personnel area: University AdministrationEqual Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.