Animal Behavior Technician I

Provide support, as training and work experience dictate, to repair, maintain and continually improve process, facility, and utility and/or qualification systems to maximize efficiency, prevent any interruption of production, facilitate new processes and/or enhance operation. Develop areas of expertise on certain systems, equipment and procedures as training and work experience dictate. Examples of supporting assignments include: system maintenance, equipment or process design and development, validation of equipment, materials and processes, preparation of specifications.
Responsibilities
Works under general direction of supervisor or technical lead on assignments.
Provide technical service for systems as assigned: repair, troubleshooting, and daily monitoring for potential issues and/or improvements.
Identify and evaluate problematic issues and help implement and communicate solutions.
Assist operations in the process of troubleshooting to determine potential impacts on production and facility systems.
Assist in gathering system information and specifications for production, engineering groups and outside consultants, contractors, and various departments within the company.
Participate and/or assist engineers in the design of process equipment or systems for optimal performance. Assist in the start-up of new and troubleshoot existing facilities/equipment to ensure optimal operation and performance.
Identify and help implement improvements in processes, equipment or work processes.
High School/GED is required AND at least 3 years prior technical experience in area(s) of specialty
Technical training completion/certification or associates degree may substitute for up to 2 years of required experience.
Knowledge of basic regulatory requirements.
Communication Skills – Ability to concisely communicate key issues to stakeholders.
Analytical Skills – Ability to assess issues that arise, seek multiple perspectives, gather more information as needed, and identify key issues that need to be addressed.
Computer Literacy – Basic competence of spreadsheets, word processing and email, and knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems and purchasing systems.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No