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.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
Must be able to make decisions relating to standard operating procedures and distinguish when it is necessary to contact the veterinary staff.
Must possess strong observational skills to ensure animal health and safety.
EXPERIENCE
- High School Diploma or GED; Associate's degree preferred.
- Certifications preferred: ALAT
- Two years of related experience
WE HAVE GREAT BENEFITS TOO!
- Medical, Dental, Vision with generous portion paid by employer!
- Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement, Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with matching
- Short-term and Long-term Disability, Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Vacation, Holidays, Sick/Personal Days
What We Do
Biomere is a global, nonclinical contract research organization (CRO) with locations on the east and west coast, as well as multiple locations in China (JOINN). Our globality, personal approach and our drive to expedite research timelines, makes us ideally suited to support our clients’ needs. Visit the “CRO Expertise” area of our website at Biomere.com to review our capabilities and resources.
Our Facilities are AALAC accredited, OLAW Assured, DEA Licensed, and USDA Registered. JOINN is a pioneer in commercial GLP services and is a leading CRO in China, with facilities in Suzhou, Beijing, Wuzhou and Chongqing.
The following differentiators set us apart from many other CROs:
• Competitive study-start timing
• Largest colony of NHPs available in New England
• Enhanced and rapidly growing ocular research program (U.S. and China)
• East coast vivarium and headquarters near Boston (Worcester, MA)
• New west coast vivarium (San Francisco North Bay area)
• Dedicated concierge team skilled in navigating studies placed in China
• China concierge team member with over 10 years USDA experience
• 20 - 30% savings on studies placed in China
At Biomere, It's Personal. Our relationships with our clients are what sets us apart. We are truly driven to expedite your research journey. Make sure to visit The Concourse, our private life science sharing community on our website to take advantage of the resources created for you by KOLs in the life science community. Visit soon! Visit Often! resources are added frequently.
