Environmental Enrichment Tech, Animal Resource Program Clarkson

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, learns to perform general care and provide for the physical and psychological well-being of laboratory animals used for experimental and breeding purposes.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Biological, Physical and/or Social Sciences preferred.
• Experience with animals, especially non-human primates preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

• Valid North Carolina driver's license.
• Technician certification by the American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts inventory enrichment supplies for ordering, safety and usefulness on a regularly scheduled basis.
2. Prepares enrichment foods for ARP scheduled enrichment provision.
3. Rotates, introduces, cleans, fills, replaces and otherwise maintains object and feeding enrichment devices for all species.
4. Assists in behavioral monitoring for promotion of psychological well-being.
5. Assists in pairing and/or group formation of animals.
6. Assists in data collection and preparation of publication materials.
7. Becomes familiar with animal behaviors and animal care and use regulations to enhance the Enrichment Program.
8. Operates mechanical equipment safely.
9. Communicates pertinent information to clinical, supervisor and managerial personnel.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Good oral and written communication
• Requires color vision
• Negative test for active tuberculosis

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Animal vivarium
• Storage areas
• Outside/ paddocks/ fields (Friedberg Campus)
• Work includes weekend and holiday work schedules
• possible exposure to outdoor elements and odors
• exposure to animal and human pathogens and potential allergens
• exposure to animals that can inflict bites, kick, or scratch
• bending and lifting of cages, feed and bedding
• the need to lift, push or pull heavy objects

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians.

Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process.  Thanks in advance for your flexibility.