The individual will serve as an Animal Behavior Technician within the Division of Laboratory and Animal Resources (DLAR). The individual will assume a lead veterinary support role by assisting DLAR veterinarians, managers, and supervisors with enhancing the animal environment for all species and providing for the psychological well-being of nonhuman primates as required by applicable regulations, industry guidelines, and institutional and DLAR policies and practices.

The successful candidate must demonstrate professional and positive verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and effective time and process management.

The position requires successful enrollment in the University of Pittsburgh Animal Exposure Surveillance Program and other medical surveillance/immunization programs as dictated by the current research activities and when applicable. Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required.

The successful candidate must be able to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions, maintain accurate and legible records and other forms of documentation, consistently demonstrate positive interpersonal and customer service skills, be available to work weekends and holidays, stand for extended periods of time, lift 50 pounds, push/pull heavy equipment, pass the mandatory criminal background check and social background checks. Vaccinations and/or TB testing may be required.