Behavioral Management Technologist (Research Animal Resources)

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 & ResponsibilitiesImplement 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 ProficiencyAnimal Behavior Training Techniques - AwarenessAnimal Social Housing and Compatibility Assessment - AwarenessAnimal Welfare Assessment - AwarenessDocumentation and Reporting - AwarenessEnrichment Device Design and Evaluation - AwarenessInterpersonal Skills - AwarenessThe 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 JobAbility to work under environmental conditions that could require the use of safety equipment.Specialty Occupational Health requirements up to date and complete.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in a related fieldAdditional 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 QualificationsWorking 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 Administration Department:Research